Job title
Production Manager
Location
Markham Vale
Salary or rate
£47,000 per annum
Contract type
Permanent
Hours or shifts
Days on only
About the role
Production Manager to lead multi-shift operations, ensuring production plans are delivered safely and efficiently to high quality standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in high-volume manufacturing environments, particularly within corrugated processes
Key responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day blow moulding production operations
- Ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules are achieved
- Drive KPIs including OEE, waste reduction, downtime, and labour efficiency
Lead, motivate, and develop multi-shift production teams - Promote a strong health & safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE standards
- Support continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing and 5S
- Work closely with Engineering and Quality teams to improve performance and reduce downtime
- Drive improvements in efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainability
- Leverage data analysis and insights to drive operational efficiency, profitability, and informed decision-making.
Develop and enhance reporting through automation, standardisation, and effective visualisation to communicate performance to stakeholders. - Lead and approve production process improvements at a regional level, ensuring they remain scalable, efficient and fit for purpose.
Collaborate with global stakeholders to align and standardise processes.
Support implementation of new workflows, tools, and systems.
Skills and experience required
Essential:
- Proven experience as a Production Manager within print packaging
- Strong leadership experience managing large teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Good understanding of blow moulding processes
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects
- Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of UK health & safety standards and employment legislation
What is on offer
• Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum
• Working continental shifts within a well established manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to work on high speed automated production machinery
• Supportive and collaborative engineering team
• Involvement in continuous improvement and site development projects
• Stable long term career opportunity with ongoing development potential
How to apply
Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience as a Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Multi Skilled Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or Mechanical Engineer.
