Production Area Manager

Trelleborg Group; Retford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Flexible working environment

Training & education support

Growth within the company

Job summary

Trelleborg Group is seeking a Production Area Manager to lead Supervisors and Factory Operatives on the shop floor, ensuring safe, efficient production aligned with plans and quality standards.

You will guide day‑to‑day operations, implement continuous improvements, and maintain high safety and housekeeping standards while driving performance across shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a supervisory or team‑leading role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working to production plans and operational KPIs.
• Working knowledge of 5S, waste reduction, and CI; familiar with quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing activities within assigned production areas or shifts.
• Execute production plans in line with schedules and customer requirements.
• Allocate labour and resources at shift level to achieve output targets.
• Monitor daily performance KPIs and take immediate corrective action.
• Lead health & safety compliance and ensure risk assessments and PPE requirements are followed.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives to reduce waste and downtime.
• Maintain 5S and housekeeping standards on the shop floor.

Skills

Team leadership

Operational planning

Communication skills

Problem solving

MS Office / ERP experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry on the planet. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead. Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside. Why don´t you join us?

Make your mark on the future. Accelerate your career with Trelleborg and start shaping industry from the inside.

Who we are

Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry in the world. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here.

At Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure, we go beyond service, building lasting partnerships with engineers, contractors, and owners to deliver long-term solutions that make a real impact.

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Production Area Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of assigned production areas or shifts. You will lead Supervisors and Factory Operatives on the shop floor, ensuring production plans are executed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards. This role focuses on hands‑on leadership, real‑time resource management, and maintaining compliance, escalating issues and improvement opportunities where appropriate. As the Production Area Manager, you will provide leadership, direction, and oversight to Production Supervisors and holds accountability for operational performance at area or shift level.

About your responsibilities

• Production
  • Manage day-to-day manufacturing activities within assigned production areas or shifts
  • Execute production plans in line with schedules and customer requirements
  • Allocate labour and resources at shift level to achieve output targets
  • Monitor daily performance KPIs and take immediate corrective action where required
  • Ensure production documentation and work instructions are followed and kept up to date
  • Provide timely and accurate operational information to support planning activities
• People Management
  • Provide visible, inclusive leadership on the shop floor
  • Provide guidance, coaching, and oversight to Production Supervisors to ensure consistent people management standards are applied across the area or shift
  • Set clear expectations for Supervisors and Factory Operatives
  • Manage day-to-day performance, attendance, and conduct in line with company policies
  • Complete return-to-work, welfare, and performance discussions as required
  • Maintain and execute the skills matrix to ensure adequate competence and coverage
  • Allocate holidays and overtime at area or shift level in line with agreed guidelines
• Health & Safety
  • Lead day-to-day health and safety compliance within the production area
  • Ensure risk assessments, SSOW, and PPE requirements are followed
  • Promote a positive safety culture through visible leadership and intervention
  • Report accidents and near misses and support investigations as required
  • Implement agreed corrective actions and elevate safety concerns promptly
  • Support internal and external audits as required
• Quality
  • Ensure products are manufactured in line with approved quality standards
  • Act as a first point of control for quality issues arising during production
  • Liaise with Quality Inspectors to contain issues and minimise impact
  • Support root cause investigations and implement agreed corrective actions
  • Drive reductions in rework, scrap, and downtime within the assigned area
• Support and implement continuous improvement activities at area or shift level
• Maintain 5S and housekeeping standards on the shop floor
• Identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities and elevate proposals
• Participate in and coordinate local improvement activities as directed, ensuring actions are implemented consistently across the area or shift
• Carrying out any other reasonable duties that may be requested from time to time.

What you bring

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a supervisory or team‑leading role within a manufacturing environment
• Experience working to production plans and operational KPIs
• Working knowledge of manufacturing principles such as 5S, waste reduction, and CI
• Confident user of MS Office and ERP or production systems
• Ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast‑paced operational environment
• Demonstrates a proactive, results‑focused approach with strong organisational skills and the ability to lead teams effectively on the shop floor
• Works collaboratively with others and takes a practical, solutions‑focused approach to meeting daily operational targets and production requirements
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with team members and key support functions, providing effective instructions, updates, and feedback
• Applies sound problem‑solving and decision‑making skills to resolve day‑to‑day operational issues and elevate concerns appropriately

Traits we value

• Demonstrates strong organisational and time‑management skills
• Works collaboratively and promotes a positive team culture
• Able to remain calm and effective under pressure
• Flexible and adaptable to changing operational priorities
• Results‑focused with a strong attention to detail
• Leads by example and acts in accordance with the company’s Code of Conduct

Our Offer and Benefits

• A responsible and results‑oriented task in an internationally active industrial company
• We provide an encouraging environment offering growth within the company while investing in your training/education
• Family and congenial working atmosphere with modern equipment
• Very attractive competitive compensation package
• Generous annual leave
• Social and charity events participation
• Flexible working environment

Trelleborg is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we take pride in the diversity of our employees, valuing the special experience and expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. The ability to develop ground‑breaking technologies is one of our key assets and our people make it happen.

We provide an encouraging environment which offers growth within the company while investing in employee training/education. Our facility is a close and friendly community which allows you to brainstorm your ideas with other colleagues.

We encourage applications from people of all nationalities, religions, genders, sexual identities, different ages and people with disabilities.

At Trelleborg our people are #shapingindustryfromtheinside