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Production Manager

  • Location
    Scunthorpe
  • Type
    Permanent
  • Division
    Engineering & Production
  • Salary
    Up to £47000 per annum Benefits
  • Ref
    BC31148a_1732095756
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Our client is the UK's leading manufacturer and supplier of recyclable packaging products. They are part of a wider group who are a world leader in this field with sites based across Europe. As a business they strive to exceed the customer's expectations.

An opportunity has arisen to join a successful manufacturing company, based on Flixborough Industrial Estate. We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to join them on their mission of preserving food and the planet by offering good quality, value and service.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Take ownership of the production department and all manufacturing operations
Assess, interrogate and implement production schedule as provided by the Managing Director and Operations Manager. Manage shifts/team to deliver the production plan without compromising safety, quality or efficiency
Lead Shift managers effectively in line with company vision, policies and procedures
Ensure the team are complying with all relevant company policies and procedures
Work closely with supervisors, quality, health and safety, engineering and logistics functions to deliver agreed production goals and targets
Work with Health & Safety and Training departments to develop, update, implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures, Safe Working Procedures and best practices for production operations
Develop an excellent knowledge of the plant and process to help make informed decisions
Manage departmental issues and queries, escalating to Senior Management as required
Ensure production lines and processes are functioning efficiently and effectively
Manage and evaluate resources to maximise productivity and minimise downtime
Ensure effective and accurate manning to deliver customer requirements within the expected timescales
Recognising future demands and driving readiness to meet these needs
Work closely with the purchasing department to ensure materials are available at the point of use
Drive excellence and continuously strive for improvement
Complete key people processes such as performance reviews, investigations, disciplinaries and other communications
Effectively manage the workload of your team
Collating production data and using as a source of improvement
Hours of work are Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm, some flexibility is required due to business needs as and when required.

THE CANDIDATE:
Minimum 3 years background in a manufacturing management environment
Process excellent communication and organisational skills
A commitment to Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
Excellent communication skills
A willingness to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment.
A flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the business when required.
Strong work ethic and commitment to delivering quality standards to our customers, which aligns with the organisations core values.
A high level of organisational skills and how to prioritise tasks.
Ability to implement new processes and drive performance

THE BENEFITS:
31 days holiday including BH
Pension
On-site parking

THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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