Packaging Production Manager | Lead, Grow & Bonus
Macfarlane Packaging
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Job summary
GWP Group / Macfarlane Packaging in Cricklade (Swindon area) is seeking a Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality output aligned with customer requirements. You will manage multi-shift teams and drive continuous improvement.
The role demands strong leadership, packaging industry experience preferred, knowledge of KPIs, health and safety, and a hands-on approach to planning and problem solving.
Qualifications
- Proven experience leading production in manufacturing environments.
- Strong leadership to develop and motivate teams.
- Structured, proactive approach to managing performance and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all production activities to meet output targets, quality standards and delivery schedules.
- Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.
- Take ownership of production execution and allocate resources to meet demands.
- Develop, coach and lead production teams with accountability and high performance.
- Ensure health, safety and quality standards across operations.
- Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions when required.
- Collaborate with stakeholders for planning and problem resolution.
- Support strategic operational growth initiatives.
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Job description
GWP Group / Macfarlane Packaging in Cricklade (Swindon area) is seeking a Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality output aligned with customer requirements. You will manage multi-shift teams and drive continuous improvement.
The role demands strong leadership, packaging industry experience preferred, knowledge of KPIs, health and safety, and a hands-on approach to planning and problem solving.
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