Production Manager

Hunter Selection; Kettering; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression opportunities within theビ

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Hunter Selection is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations in Kettering. The role focuses on productivity, quality and continuous improvement, with a hands-on approach and leadership across the production team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in production management within blown film extrusion, strong KPI and performance management experience, and a track record of coaching and developing teams to maximise machine performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within blown film extrusion.
• 5+ years' production management experience.
• Strong KPI monitoring and performance management experience.
• Continuous Improvement knowledge (Lean, 5S, Six Sigma or similar).
• Experience training, developing and coaching production teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Team Leaders and Operators across shift.
• Drive performance through KPI monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review and update SOPs, training plans and operator competency standards.
• Work closely with Engineering and OEMs to maximise machine performance and reliability.
• Support raw material planning and ordering, including polymers and blends.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Health, Safety and environmental standards across production.

Skills

Leadership

KPI Monitoring

Continuous Improvement

Team Development

Blown Film Extrusion

Job description

Production Manager

Kettering

£50,000 - £55,000

08:00am - 17:00pm | Monday to Friday

Benefits

• Progression opportunities within the business
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Our client is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations and drive performance across the production team. This hands-on role requires strong leadership skills and experience within blown film extrusion, with a focus on productivity, quality, continuous improvement and team.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Team Leaders and Operators across shift.
• Drive performance through KPI monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review and update SOPs, training plans and operator competency standards.
• Work closely with Engineering and OEMs to maximise machine performance and reliability.
• Support raw material planning and ordering, including polymers and blends.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Health, Safety and environmental standards across production.

About You

• Proven experience within blown film extrusion.
• 5+ years' production management experience
• Strong KPI monitoring and performance management experience.
• Continuous Improvement knowledge (Lean, 5S, Six Sigma or similar).
• Experience training, developing and coaching production teams.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.