The Recruitment Group is working with a family-run business that is one of the largest packaging manufacturers in Europe, they are a company that are industry leaders in productivity and technology and are looking for a Porudction Manager as they continue to grow their business.
Benefits for a Production Manager: . Free Canteen with daily fresh fruit . Pension Scheme – we match your contributions up to 4% . 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays . Annual holiday purchase scheme – up to 5 additional days . On-Site Parking . Training and Development opportunities . Cycle to Work Scheme . Death in Service x 2 . Eye care vouchers
Purpose of the Production Manager role: Our client is looking for a Production Manager to manage the production-related operations of the business, reporting to the MD. To ensure that customer product quality and service are maximised in a safe environment.
Main duties and responsibilities of a Production Manager: . Working as part of the Senior Leadership Team. . Ensuring site safety procedures are followed and occurrences minimised. . Organising and directing day-to-day operations efficiently and effectively to exceed customers’ expectations. . Continuously improving production, asset capacity, and production flexibility while minimising unnecessary costs. . Being responsible for production output, product quality, and on-time delivery. . Allocating resources effectively and fully utilising assets to produce optimal results. . Liaising with the Head of HR to implement strategic people initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus. . Monitoring operations, identifying, and triggering, where necessary, corrective actions. . Collecting and analysing data to improve e.g. waste, downtime, and throughput. . Developing systems, metrics, and processes that track and optimise productivity and performance against set targets to ensure effective return on assets.
Experience/knowledge requirements for a Production Manager: . Clarity of strategic thinking, open-minded and an ability to drive performance. . Proven working experience as a Production Manager (or similar) delivering strategic objectives, preferably within the Corrugated Packaging industry. . Proven managerial experience with evidenced business acumen. However, exceptional less-experienced candidates will also be considered. . A working knowledge of business and management principles. . Excellent communication skills – this is key. . Knowledge of safety, quality, productivity, inventory and GMP processes. . Ability to create accountability and to lead by example. . Strong team building, decision making and people management/development skills.
Please contact Amy @ The Recruitment Group on the contact details provided.
