Production Manager

Imerys; Purfleet-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Production Manager to lead operations at their West Thurrock site. This role is pivotal in driving safety, efficiency, and innovation within production processes. As a leader, you'll manage production lines, oversee costs, and implement continuous improvement initiatives, directly impacting performance and community. Join a forward-thinking team committed to health and safety, diversity, and environmental responsibility, where your contributions will shape the future of operations and unlock career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Generous Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Company Sick Pay

Discounts on external retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Medical Health Plan

Qualifications

• Strong technical competency in production and logistics.
• Experience managing safety, cost, and environmental performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across all production units.
• Drive productivity through innovative thinking and process optimisation.
• Ensure consistent product quality and adherence to ISO standards.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Production Management

Lean Principles

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Education

Relevant Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

The Position

Production Manager

Job Summary

Job title: Production Manager

Hours of work: 35 hours Monday - Friday

Salary: up to £65,000 dependant on experience

Are you a driven and experienced leader in industrial manufacturing looking to make a real impact? Imerys is seeking a Production Manager to oversee our West Thurrock operations, driving safety, efficiency, and innovation across our production processes.

You will be at the heart of our success — overseeing production lines, managing costs, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring environmental compliance. This is your chance to influence not just performance metrics, but also people, community, and the future of our operations.

Why work for Imerys?

At Imerys every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people, and our aim is to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are always striving to be better and to support our people to continuously learn, improve and innovate. This allows them to tap into their full potential and to take advantage of the wealth of career and development opportunities available.

The job role

Spearhead and manage daily operations across all production units.

Champion Health & Safety, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a proactive safety culture.

Drive productivity through innovative thinking, lean principles, and process optimisation.

Collaborate cross-functionally to support new product development, packaging solutions, and customer service excellence.

Manage raw material logistics and budgets to optimise cost and supply chain efficiency.

Ensure consistent product quality and adherence to ISO and environmental standards.

Lead, develop, and inspire a diverse and capable team.

What’s in it for you? List the full benefits and use bullet points

Performance related bonus

Equivalent of 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Company Sick Pay

Discounts on external retailers

Cycle to work scheme

We also offer a comprehensive package to support the Wellbeing of our people which includes:

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP

Flu and Eye care vouchers

Enhanced family friendly policies

PrivateMedical Health Plan

You will:

Maintain thehealth,safetyand environmental standards on site, for yourself and others around you

Have strong technical competency in production and logistics.

Be experienced managing safety, cost, and environmental performance.

Have excellent communication and people skills – able to build strong internal and external relationships.

Have a working knowledge of SAP (or similar system).

Have experience with Health and Safety with relevant certification

We would like our application process to be accessible to all - if you require an alternative way to apply then please get in touch on 01952 281924.

Position Type

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

Production Manager

Job Summary

Job title: Production Manager

Location: West Thurrock (on site)

Hours of work: 35 hours Monday - Friday

Salary: up to £65,000 dependant on experience

Are you a driven and experienced leader in industrial manufacturing looking to make a real impact? Imerys is seeking a Production Manager to oversee our West Thurrock operations, driving safety, efficiency, and innovation across our production processes.

You will be at the heart of our success — overseeing production lines, managing costs, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring environmental compliance. This is your chance to influence not just performance metrics, but also people, community, and the future of our operations.

Why work for Imerys?

At Imerys every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people, and our aim is to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are always striving to be better and to support our people to continuously learn, improve and innovate. This allows them to tap into their full potential and to take advantage of the wealth of career and development opportunities available.

The job role

• Spearhead and manage daily operations across all production units.

• Champion Health & Safety, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a proactive safety culture.

• Drive productivity through innovative thinking, lean principles, and process optimisation.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to support new product development, packaging solutions, and customer service excellence.

• Manage raw material logistics and budgets to optimise cost and supply chain efficiency.

• Ensure consistent product quality and adherence to ISO and environmental standards.

• Lead, develop, and inspire a diverse and capable team.

What’s in it for you? List the full benefits and use bullet points

• Performance related bonus

• Equivalent of 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

• Generous Pension Plan

• Life Assurance

• Income Protection

• Company Sick Pay

• Discounts on external retailers

• Cycle to work scheme

We also offer a comprehensive package to support the Wellbeing of our people which includes:

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Virtual GP

• Flu and Eye care vouchers

• Enhanced family friendly policies

• Menopause Support

• PrivateMedical Health Plan

You will:

• Maintain thehealth,safetyand environmental standards on site, for yourself and others around you

• Have strong technical competency in production and logistics.

• Be experienced managing safety, cost, and environmental performance.

• Have a continuous improvement mindset (Lean/CI qualifications desirable).

• Have excellent communication and people skills – able to build strong internal and external relationships.

• Have a working knowledge of SAP (or similar system).

• Relevant degree required; French language skills a plus.

• Have experience with Health and Safety with relevant certification

We would like our application process to be accessible to all - if you require an alternative way to apply then please get in touch on 01952 281924.

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Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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