Questech Recruitment are currently seeking a Production Manager to join one of our well-established packaging manufacturer clients in the Scunthorpe area.
Shifts: Monday to Friday (day shift)
Salary: £45,000 - 50,000 (depending on experience)
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee production operations and coordinate associated departments including pulping, production, and packing across multiple sites.
* Analyse and improve production planning processes.
* Establish and maintain production conditions to meet agreed quality specifications, including BRC standards.
* Lead and embed Lean manufacturing and 5S practices within the production environment.
* Develop and enforce Standard Operating Procedures across manufacturing processes.
* Agree, direct, and monitor short- and medium-term operational strategies and facility plans.
* Drive best practice initiatives to ensure quality and efficiency objectives are achieved.
* Organise and manage workflow systems to maximise productivity.
* Investigate and implement new production methods and process improvements.
* Maintain effective relationships with equipment suppliers and external partners.
* Set and manage KPIs to drive continuous performance improvement.
* Analyse statistical data to determine optimal production control levels.
* Work closely with sales teams to forecast production demand.
* Address customer concerns relating to finished products.
* Respond proactively to QA issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
* Improve communication between production and wider business functions.
* Develop team capability, manage performance, and address underperformance where necessary.
* Monitor labour utilisation and take action to control costs.
Knowledge & Experience
* Strong understanding of production machinery and manufacturing processes.
* Experience working within quality-controlled environments and BRC standards.
* Knowledge of lean manufacturing, costing, budgeting, and resource planning.
* Experience measuring team and individual performance against KPIs and OEE targets.
* Background in fast-paced manufacturing environments producing short lead-time products.
Key Skills
* Strong leadership and decision-making ability.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to interpret business strategy and implement operational priorities.
* Strong problem-solving and conflict management capability.
* Effective delegation and team development skills.
* Proven track record of delivering projects accurately and on time.
* Ability to motivate, train, and develop teams to achieve shared objectives.
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