Production Manager

Unipet International; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Unipet International in Sittingbourne, Kent, seeks a Production Manager to lead all manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient execution of the production plan and adherence to standards. You will drive continuous improvement and develop a skilled, engaged team.

You will work closely with the Supply Chain & Planning Manager to deliver the schedule, manage people and equipment, and maintain quality, health and safety; a hands-on leader with strong communication is required.

Qualifications

• Proven manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong people management skills.
• Excellent organisational ability.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• Ability to analyse and improve operational performance.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Attention to detail.
• Hands-on approach.
• Positive and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Execute the agreed weekly production plan.
• Ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.
• Maximise utilisation of labour, machinery and manufacturing resources.
• Manage production priorities within the constraints of the agreed plan.
• Ensure OTIF delivery targets are achieved.
• Recruit, train, mentor and develop production personnel.
• Maintain and develop departmental skills matrices.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures and legal requirements.
• Conduct performance reviews and capability assessments.
• Build succession plans for key operational roles.
• Conduct regular safety briefings and toolbox talks.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain a zero-compromise approach to safety standards.
• Work closely with the Quality Manager to ensure products meet specification.
• Promote operator ownership of machinery and equipment.
• Ensure production teams are fully trained in operational systems.
• Act as the operational subject matter expert for manufacturing processes.
• Lead daily production meetings and team briefings.
• Communicate key business information effectively.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Organisational ability

Health & Safety

Operational analysis

Communication

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Hands-on approach

Problem-solving

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Unipet International have an exciting opportunity for a Production Manager to join the team based in Sittingbourne, Kent on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum.

The Production Manager role:

As our Production Manager, you will be responsible for leading all manufacturing operations within Unipet International, ensuring that production plans are executed safely, efficiently and in full compliance with company standards.Working closely with the Supply Chain & Planning Manager, the Production Manager will be responsible for delivering the agreed production schedule through effective management of people, plant, processes and systems whilst maintaining the highest standards of quality, health and safety and operational performance.The role requires a highly visible leader who takes ownership of production performance, drives continuous improvement and develops a highly skilled and engaged manufacturing team.

Key responsibilities of our Production Manager:

• Execute the agreed weekly production plan
• Ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently
• Maximise utilisation of labour, machinery and manufacturing resources
• Manage production priorities within the constraints of the agreed plan
• Ensure OTIF delivery targets are achieved
• Recruit, train, mentor and develop production personnel
• Maintain and develop departmental skills matrices
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures and legal requirements
• Conduct performance reviews and capability assessments
• Build succession plans for key operational roles
• Conduct regular safety briefings and toolbox talks
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions
• Maintain a zero-compromise approach to safety standards
• Work closely with the Quality Manager to ensure products meet specification
• Promote operator ownership of machinery and equipment
• Ensure production teams are fully trained in operational systems
• Act as the operational subject matter expert for manufacturing processes
• Lead daily production meetings and team briefings
• Communicate key business information effectively

Skills and experience we are looking for in our Production Manager:

• Proven manufacturing leadership experience
• Strong people management skills
• Excellent organisational ability
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements
• Ability to analyse and improve operational performance
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems
• Attention to detail
• Hands-on approach
• Positive and proactive attitude