Production Manager

Alpla; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global packaging firm is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee production operations in Mansfield. The role involves ensuring a safe, efficient manufacturing environment while driving continuous improvement and managing a high-performing team. Candidates should have a background in production management, ideally in Plastics or FMCG, along with strong organizational and communication skills. A comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Generous pension contributions

Up to 10% bonus

Life Assurance

Christmas vouchers

High Street brand discounts

Online exercise classes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a production or manufacturing management role.
• Background in Plastics or FMCG with a track record of Process Improvement projects.
• Ability to analyse data and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations for efficiency and safety.
• Plan and manage production schedules effectively.
• Monitor production performance and report analysis.
• Identify and solve production issues and lead improvements.
• Manage the Production team including recruitment and training.
• Ensure safety, quality and operational standards compliance.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment.

Skills

Production management

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and driven Production Manager to lead our production operations and ensure a safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing environment. This role is critical in maintaining productivity, minimising downtime and scrap, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

You will work closely with the Operations, Engineering, and Shift Management teams to maximise efficiency and profitability while developing and leading a high-performing production workforce.

At ALPLA, we stand for high-quality plastic packaging throughout the world. Around 22,000 colleagues produce quality packaging for foodstuffs, cosmetics and industrial cleaning brands for many blue‑chip clients across 182 ALPLA sites in 45 countries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations to ensure a smooth, safe, and efficient manufacturing process, working closely with the Engineering Manager and Shift Managers to maximise machine performance, productivity, and profitability.
• Plan and manage production schedules, including assigning duties to manufacturing personnel, preparing shift schedules, and authorising overtime where required to meet production targets.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on production performance, preparing daily production figures for meetings, compiling month‑end management and financial reports, and maintaining accurate records of downtime for analysis.
• Identify and resolve production and process issues, reporting concerns to the Operations Manager, leading continuous improvement projects, and implementing process and efficiency improvements across the production floor.
• Lead, develop, and manage the Production team, including recruitment in partnership with HR, conducting regular supervisor meetings, managing disciplinary processes, maintaining balanced skill levels across shifts, and identifying and delivering training requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and operational standards, including adherence to all procedures, completion of daily checks, implementation and review of production procedures, and clear communication of expectations to all employees.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient working environment, ensuring correct storage of tools and equipment, minimising material scrap through training and process improvements, and embedding 5S methodology throughout the production area.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a production or manufacturing management role
• Plastics or FMCG background with a proven track record of running Process Improvement projects
• Ability to analyse data and drive continuous improvement
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and quality standards in a production environment

Benefits

Benefits package (Generous pension contributions, Up to 10% bonus, Life Assurance, Employee Christmas vouchers, PerkBox - High Street brand discounts and Long service awards), Additional Training and Professional Development

• Up to 10% Bonus based on personal and company performance
• Free uniform and PPE
• Free parking on site
• Life assurance from day one
• Company Pension scheme
• Sick pay scheme
• Maternity and paternity pay scheme
• Christmas vouchers for you and your children
• Long service awards
• Money off purchases such as food, drink, cinema, tickets, clothing and homeware and so much more
• A number of freebies across the perk box site, such as free coffees
• Online access to free exercise and yoga classes with 24/7 access to qualified therapists