Head of Production

AUTAJON GROUP; Royston; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days' holiday + Bank Holidays

Free onsite parking

Modern manufacturing environment

Job summary

Autajon Group is seeking an experienced Head of Production to lead a busy manufacturing operation in Royston. You will manage over 50 employees across three shifts, ensuring safe, cost-effective production delivered to the highest quality standards.

You will drive Lean, 5S and continuous improvement, develop people, and collaborate with the Site Director to resolve operational issues and improve processes. Salary up to £60,000 DOE.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in production or operations management in manufacturing.
• Proven experience in shop-floor management and leading large teams.
• Experience implementing Lean, 5S and continuous improvement techniques.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• IT skills including Excel and production/reporting software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a production team of 50+ 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.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Continuous Improvement

Team Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Problem Solving

ISO 9001 knowledge

PS9000 knowledge

BRC knowledge

Excel

Production software

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Autajon is a family-owned industrial group, where each employee is a \"Connected Entrepreneur\". Well-established in the Luxury Goods, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Wines & Spirits and Confectionery & Specialties markets, we are broadening our international presence by integrating locally-active sites that share our DNA. Together, we are committed to supporting our customers by providing them with high-performance, sustainable services in the world of cases, labels, boxes and point-of-sale displays. With more than 50 years of know-how, we create customized, innovative solutions that are always responsive to environmental and social issues. We employ more than 4,000 people across 41 human-scale sites, who contribute to generating sales of 800 millions euros.

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Head of Production

Autajon is a family-owned industrial group, where each employee is a \"Connected Entrepreneur\". Well-established in the Luxury Goods, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Wines & Spirits and Confectionery & Specialties markets, we are broadening our international presence by integrating locally-active sites that share our DNA. Together, we are committed to supporting our customers by providing them with high-performance, sustainable services in the world of cases, labels, boxes and point-of-sale displays. With more than 50 years of know-how, we create customised, innovative solutions that are always responsive to environmental and social issues. We employ more than 4,000 people across 41 human-scale sites, who contribute to generating sales of €800 million.

We're looking for an experienced and hands-on Head of Production to lead our busy manufacturing operation in Royston.

Managing 50+ employees across three shift patterns, you'll be responsible for ensuring production is safe, efficient, cost-effective and delivered to the highest quality standards. You'll also play a key role in developing our people and driving a culture of continuous improvement.

Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE

Responsibilities

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Job Requirements

• At least 5 years' experience in production or operations management, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience of shop-floor management and leading large, diverse teams.
• Strong track record of training, mentoring and developing employees.
• Experience implementing Lean, 5S and continuous improvement techniques.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Confident using data and production systems to drive performance and make decisions.
• Technically minded, with strong independent decision-making skills.
• Experience working within ISO 9001; PS9000 and BRC knowledge would be desirable.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel and production/reporting software.
• Experience within the label or printing industry would be highly desirable.
• Knowledge of UV Flexo, screen printing, hot/cold foil, digital printing and converting would be advantageous.

Benefits

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/BENEFITS

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days' holiday + Bank Holidays
• Modern manufacturing environment
• Free onsite parking
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing international packaging group

We are located on the Royston Industrial Estate, SG8 5HN.

Applications are reviewed regularly, and we aim to respond within 1 week.