Multishift Production Manager – Corrugation & Printing

DS Smith; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Sick pay

Pension & Life insurance

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Income Protection

25 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP

Occupational Health

Cycle to Work

Shopping discounts

Job summary

DS Smith in Newmarket is seeking a Production Manager to lead the site’s conversion operations, including printing, die-cutting and folding, across multi-shift teams. You will drive safety, quality, delivery and cost improvements in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

You will partner with Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain to maximise asset use, reduce waste and deliver customer orders on time to specification. A hands-on leader with strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in corrugated/high-volume manufacturing.
• Knowledge of conversion processes: printing, die-cutting and folding.
• Data-driven leader with multi-shift management experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to prioritise and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-shift conversion teams, driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, cost and engagement.
• Ensure customer orders are delivered on time, in full and to specification.
• Collaborate with Engineering to ensure equipment is calibrated, maintained and running to standard; plan preventive maintenance.
• Optimise conversion processes including printing, die-cutting and folding; manage ink usage and changeovers.
• Analyse KPIs and performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Planning, Supply Chain and Cluster teams to optimise machine utilisation and scheduling.
• Develop team capability through coaching, training, and performance reviews.
• Work with Quality Manager to ensure adherence to standards and reduce complaints.

Skills

Team leadership

Printing

Die-cutting

Folding

Data-driven

Multi-shift

Communication

Excel

Word

Outlook

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

DS Smith in Newmarket is seeking a Production Manager to lead the site’s conversion operations, including printing, die-cutting and folding, across multi-shift teams. You will drive safety, quality, delivery and cost improvements in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

You will partner with Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain to maximise asset use, reduce waste and deliver customer orders on time to specification. A hands-on leader with strong communication is essential.