PM Production Manager

Job Category:
Manufacturing & Engineering

Location:

Baglan, Neath Port Talbot, GB, SA11 2FP

Date: 12 Jul 2026

The Sofidel Group is a leading manufacturer of paper for hygienic and domestic use worldwide.

With subsidiaries in 13 countries and over 6,500 employees, the Group is committed to sustainability and innovation.

To ensure the achievement of safety, quality and efficiency aims related to production in accordance with the Group’s policies.

• Responsible for the achievement of envisaged aims, by operating in compliance with safety, environmental and product safety provisions, ISO 9001 Quality System, and Group’s policies.
• Manage the production personnel, including shift rotation.
• Organise the personnel’s technical training and assess their acquisition level.
• Collaborate with the Production Planning Office, suggesting possible corrective actions.
• Ensure that the product is compliant with the assigned technical specifications.
• Collaborate with the Product Office to permanently update technical specifications, signalling anomalies and suggesting alterations for ongoing improvement.
• Participate in the development of new products, checking their technical feasibility and, if necessary, managing technical tests and sampling.
• Participate in the assessment of auxiliary raw materials by organising and following their industrial tests.
• Promote permanent improvement aimed at optimising productive processes through innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to guarantee the correct functioning of productive lines.
• Supervise compliance with safety provisions.
• Contribute to the creation of new products.
• Responsible for the collaborators’ professional growth, valuation and motivation.
• Promote a safety, quality and environment‑bound corporate culture.
• Promote the Corporate Principles and Values.

• Relevant experience within a packaging or paper manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in managing employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

• Proficient at using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to prioritise and problem‑solve.

• Company Sick Pay
• Pension contribution plus salary sacrifice option
• Private Health Insurance
• Life Assurance (3× annual salary)
• Discount on company products
• Full time - 37.5 hours per week
• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)