Production Manager

Job title
Production Manager

Location
Markham Vale

Salary or rate
£47,000 per annum

Contract @type
Permanent

Hours or shifts
Days on only

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

• 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.

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

• 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

Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience as a Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Multi Skilled Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or Mechanical Engineer.