Manufacturing Production Manager

John Bean Technologies Corporation; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food technology company in Macclesfield is seeking a Manufacturing Production Manager to oversee the manufacturing team, deliver process improvements, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing and possess a Level 5 technical qualification or equivalent. Competitive salary and extensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Cycle to work program

Healthcare benefits

Pension of 6-8%

Continuous personal development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Strong ability to streamline and implement structures for efficiency.
• Experience with quality systems to improve production efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing team for best practice results.
• Set departmental objectives and KPIs.
• Deliver process improvements on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing

Process improvement

Health and safety knowledge

Team motivation

Industry regulations awareness

Education

Level 5 technical qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

At JBT Corporation, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our purpose is to fortify the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation. Our values show who we are at our best. As we Serve with Integrity - Collaborate with Humility - Grow with Agility - Innovate with Impact. Proseal UK Ltd designs and manufactures high quality tray sealing and conveying systems for the food industry and has manufacturing facilities in the UK, North America, and Australia. As our Manufacturing Production Manager – you will report to our Head of Production and Supply Chain, and your role as Manufacturing Production Manager will be to lead our internal manufacturing team ensuring best practice and improving procedures using modern manufacturing principals.

The Opportunity

On a given day, you may :

• Manage our manufacturing team delivering best practice results, added value and continuous improvements.
• Lead team members, and ensuring staffing levels, recruitment, training, appraisals, attendance, issues, and daily supervision are efficient.
• Set departmental objectives and KPIs.
• Deliver process improvements on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Prepare / own Manufacturing budget.
• Embed a safety culture mindset within the team.
• Own, manage and develop all labour planning and manufacturing capacity planning tools.

Requirements for the role

• 5 or more years in a leadership or direct supervisory role in a manufacturing / assembly environment.
• Level 5 technical qualification or equivalent engineering / manufacturing degree / NVQ or equivalent.
• Ability to streamline or implement structures and roles that boost speed and efficiency while supporting rapidly shifting business demands.
• Strong working knowledge of industry regulations and legal guidelines.
• Motivate and develop a team.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and their application in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience of implementing quality systems to improve production efficiency.

Why work at JBT

We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community. We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world‑class projects. We encourage development – ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT to feed your growth!

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary, 33 days holiday including bank holidays, cycle to work program, healthcare benefits, pension of between 6-8% and continuous personal development to name a few!

Commitment to Diversity

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.

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