Production Manager

GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-leading manufacturer of wood-based panels seeks a Production Manager for their site in Chirk, Wrexham. This role involves leading production processes, ensuring efficiency, managing a motivated team, and maintaining quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in a relevant field and at least five years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary and bonus package

20 days' paid holiday, rising to 25 days with service

Access to employee discounts platform

Salary-sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or relevant technical qualifications in a manufacturing or engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong understanding of wood-panel production desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the departmental production process from raw materials to finished product.
• Manage and motivate a team of Skilled Operators to achieve results.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Proactive approach

Education

Degree-level qualification in manufacturing or engineering

Job description

Production Manager

Chirk, Wrexham

Full-time

About Our Client

Our client is a world-leading manufacturer of wood-based panels with over 40 sites worldwide employing 15,000 people. Their private ownership structure fosters a culture of ambition and entrepreneurship, which sits at the heart of their vision and values.

To help take the department forward, they are now looking for a skilled and knowledgeable Production Professional, eager to lead a team and optimise processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. They are searching for a passionate and highly motivated Production Manager to join their dynamic team at their Chirk, Wrexham site.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

In this role, you'll be the driving force behind our client’s production, taking ownership of:

• Leading the departmental production process, from raw materials to finished product.
• Being responsible for all environmental, and Health and Safety specific matters within your area.
• Optimising production efficiency and yield, ensuring they meet targets and deliver on time.
• Managing and motivating a team of Skilled Operators to achieve exceptional results.
• Implementing and maintaining strict quality control procedures.
• Collaborating with other departments to ensure smooth workflow and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• A degree-level qualification or relevant technical qualifications in a manufacturing or engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a supervisory or management role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and motivating teams.
• A strong understanding of wood-panel production is highly desirable for this position, but not essential.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and results-oriented approach.

What They Offer:

• Highly competitive salary and bonus package
• 20 days' paid holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 25 days plus bank holidays with service.
• Access to an employee discounts platform
• Salary-sacrifice schemes

Please note: This position is Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 17:00 (42.5 hours per week), with a management meeting happening on the 1st Saturday of every month.

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