Assistant production manager - melamine facing

Assistant Production Manager - Melamine Facing

Chirk, Wrexham

Full-Time

About Us

Kronospan is seeking an experienced and driven Assistant Production Manager to join our Melamine Facing Department at our Chirk manufacturing site.

This is an exciting opportunity for a production professional with a strong background in LEAN manufacturing, continuous improvement, and team leadership to play a key role within a highly automated production environment.

Reporting directly to the Production Manager, you will support the day-to-day management and continuous improvement of the department, working closely with Shift Supervisors and a team of over 30 employees. You will help drive operational excellence, maximise efficiency, and maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance.

Job Description:

• Support the Production Manager in the safe and efficient operation of the Melamine Facing Department.
• Lead and promote a culture of continuous improvement through LEAN manufacturing principles, Kaizen activities, and 5S methodologies.
• Work closely with Shift Supervisors to ensure production targets, quality standards, and operational KPIs are consistently achieved.
• Monitor production performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support workforce planning, resource allocation, and ope...