Production Manager
Location: Stafford
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 + Pension + Health + Bonus
Shift Pattern: Days 8am - 4.30pm Monday Friday
Reference: Jo6817/NPH
The Company
My client is one of Europes leading manufacturers of specialist products to a wide variety of industries. With a worldwide presence, the group has gone from strength to strength with over 70 years of experience, with sites in over 50 countries. Due to further expansion, they have the need to recruit an additional maintenance engineer.
Key Skills
Strong Leader. 5+ years in a senior production role.
Strategic thinker, strong team development skills and cross functional collaboration.
Experience of Optimizing Production processes.
The Role
Safety & Culture
Champion health, safety, and environmental standards across all operations
Lead cultural and behavioural change initiatives to embed safety-first thinking
Production Management
Organise and oversee daily production activities to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets
Manage production schedules and optimise resource allocation
Monitor performance metrics and implement improvements to maximise throughput and asset efficiency
Team Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop a team of 30 staff
Ensure training and compliance with HSE, quality, and operational procedures
Maintain visibility on the shop floor and engage regularly with staff and contractors
Process & Systems Improvement
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
Minimise waste and enhance process reliability
Coordinate with purchasing, logistics, and maintenance to ensure smooth operations
Compliance & Reporting
Ensure adherence to environmental, health, safety, and quality regulations
Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for audits and internal reviews
Support CAPEX planning and manage minor projects
Qualifications & Experience:
Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (with strong chemical industry experience)
Minimum 5 years experience in production management, ideally within a chemical plant
NEBOSH Certificate or strong understanding of HSE regulations preferred
Proven leadership in manufacturing environments
Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Fluent in English and willing to travel as required
Key Metrics & Accountabilities:
Safety performance
Product quality and customer service levels
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and asset utilisation
Cost control and budget adherence
Achievement of production planning targets
If you are interested in this role, please send a copy of your current CV using the details provided, interviews will be held locally, and the company is looking to recruit this role as soon as possible.
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