Production Department Lead: EHS, Quality & Maintenance

Johnson Matthey; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive retirement savings

Company matched Share Incentive Plan

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Critical Illness

Medical plans/health assessments

Retailer and Wellbeing discounts

Competitive annual incentive plan

Job summary

Johnson Matthey in Swindon is seeking a Production Department Manager to oversee daily production operations, lead a production team and coordinate support functions within a matrix structure. You will drive performance, champion Environmental Health and Safety, and align with KPI targets in a regulated, manufacturing environment.

This role emphasizes a quality-first mindset, participation in FMEA-based improvement, and collaboration with Engineering on maintenance and asset lifecycle planning

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing production operations, driving efficiency, and leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of general Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) management principles.
• Proven leadership and decision-making abilities and the ability to lead by example and build a successful team.
• High energy and enthusiasm for the role and team development
• Strong business and customer awareness.
• Skilled at distilling complex situations into clear, concise summaries for senior leadership or non-experts.

Responsibilities

• To oversee and drive daily departmental performance, including managing the production team and coordinating support functions within a matrix management structure.
• Provide leadership in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) to enhance processes, equipment, staff awareness, and training, ensuring continuous EHS improvements and alignment with KPIs as well as regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Ensure that all corrective actions identified in incident reports within your areas of responsibility are appropriate, completed thoroughly, and within the established timelines.
• Foster a "quality first" approach and drive ongoing improvements in the quality output produced by the team.
• Contribute to and help build robust processes based on Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Collaborate with the Engineering team to identify critical equipment, develop preventive maintenance strategies, and establish asset lifecycle management plans, including the strategic replacement of equipment.

Skills

Production management

EHS management

Leadership

Team development

Process improvement

Budget awareness

Job description

Johnson Matthey in Swindon is seeking a Production Department Manager to oversee daily production operations, lead a production team and coordinate support functions within a matrix structure. You will drive performance, champion Environmental Health and Safety, and align with KPI targets in a regulated, manufacturing environment.

This role emphasizes a quality-first mindset, participation in FMEA-based improvement, and collaboration with Engineering on maintenance and asset lifecycle planning