Head of Production

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a production team of 50+ employees across three shift patterns.
• Plan and control production to ensure orders are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, 5S and continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and reduce waste and downtime.
• Manage staffing, recruitment, training, development, performance and attendance.
• Monitor production performance and use data to identify issues and implement solutions.
• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental standards are maintained and drive risk-reduction activities.
• Work closely with the Site Director and wider management team to resolve operational issues and improve processes.
• Provide technical support to the production team and support equipment maintenance and improvement.
• Maintain production reports and ensure clear communication of targets, standards and performance.
• Promote a positive team culture, high standards and a strong focus on quality and customer service.