Production Manager Extrusion

John Guest; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC) in Maidenhead is seeking an experienced extrusion operations leader to drive safety, efficiency and quality across our extrusion and materials handling functions.

You will own planning, performance reviews and warehouse coordination, lead diverse teams, and champion continuous improvement initiatives to deliver on production plans while ensuring compliance with ISO standards and HSE requirements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in managing and developing diverse teams.
• Ability to manage workforce planning to ensure operational excellence.
• Extensive extrusion experience and deep technical expertise in extrusion processes.
• Ability to collaborate and lead to foster a high-performance culture.
• Knowledge of HSE standards and engineering compliance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety and compliance across extrusion operations and materials handling.
• Deliver daily extrusion output aligned with production plans and quality standards.
• Lead performance reviews and KPI visibility for continuous improvement.
• Oversee production planning, inventory control, and warehouse activities.
• Lead, coach and develop extrusion and planning/warehouse teams.

Skills

Leadership

Workforce planning

Extrusion expertise

Team collaboration

HSE knowledge

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC)

Plumbing Matters. We make it better. Our innovative products, built on a tradition of excellence, serve markets across plumbing, heating and construction to make our customers’ lives easier, while sustainably delivering unrivalled returns. We are publicly listed on the Australian stock exchange (ASX) with global headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, regional headquarters in Brisbane, Australia and London, UK. Our global family of trusted brands are committed to making a positive, lasting impact – we are better for our planet and better for our people. We operate in 45 facilities across 20 countries. We’re acquisitive and we’re laser focused on growth.

Our Culture

We’re big enough to make a difference and small enough for each one of us to make an impact. Whilst we operate on a global scale, we understand the importance of local markets by focusing on the needs of those markets. Our culture encourages our people to think differently, challenge the status quo and shape the world around us. Our values SPIRIT drive how we work together with a focus on Safety, Passion, Integrity, Reliability, and innovation, together as one global team. We have something special here – not just what we do, but who we are. We're not afraid to try new things; we punch above our weight; and we move with speed. Our strategy ensures we provide a safe environment for our people, and we actively promote diversity and inclusion. We are dedicated to sustainable practices and making a positive contribution to the community we serve. Everyone at RWC makes a valuable contribution to our business. Sound like somewhere you can see yourself. Read on.

POSITION KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety, Compliance & Standards

• Drive behavioural-based safety across extrusion operations, ensuring full compliance with HSE, engineering, and legislative standards.
• Ensure safe systems of work are implemented and adhered to, including permits to work, risk assessments, LOTOTO, guarding, and interlocks.
• Take a leading role in incident response and follow-up, ensuring actions are completed and lessons learned embedded.
• Conduct regular safety inspections across extrusion and materials handling areas.
• Ensure operational compliance with applicable ISO standards and internal procedures.

Extrusion Operations & Performance

• Deliver daily extrusion output in line with the agreed production plan, quality standards, and customer demand.
• Lead daily and weekly performance reviews, ensuring key operational metrics are visible, understood, and acted upon.
• Own operational Tier 1 / Tier 2 reviews, ensuring problem-solving is driven at the appropriate level.
• Monitor production performance indicators including schedule adherence, output, machine utilisation, waste, and right-first-time.
• Support preventative maintenance and breakdown response activities, escalating risks where required.

Production Planning, Materials & Warehouse Control

• Oversee production planning activities to ensure plans are aligned to forecast demand and operational capability.
• Ensure availability and control of raw materials to support uninterrupted extrusion output.
• Oversee finished goods storage and dispatch readiness, maintaining stock levels in line with targets.
• Ensure accurate administration of production and inventory transactions within the ERP system.
• Liaise with third-party logistics and warehouse partners to manage inbound and outbound material flows effectively.
• Review and track planning and warehouse KPIs to support operational delivery and stock accuracy.

People Leadership & Engagement

• Lead, manage, and develop extrusion and associated planning / warehouse teams.
• Set clear expectations and objectives aligned to operational priorities.
• Carry out performance reviews, one-to-one meetings, coaching, and development discussions.
• Manage attendance, holidays, and absence in line with company policy.
• Support disciplinary and grievance processes where required, in line with established procedures.

Continuous Improvement & Change

• Identify and implement operational improvement opportunities focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring ideas are effectively reviewed and implemented.Contribute to the implementation of new systems, processes, and ways of working that improve extrusion performance.

• Use data and root-cause analysis to identify trends and implement corrective actions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERTISE

• Demonstrated leadership in managing and developing diverse teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage workforce planning and resource planning to ensure operational excellence and support succession planning initiatives.
• Extensive experience in extrusion operations, with deep technical expertise in mechanical and/or electrical fault diagnosis and resolution.
• Ability to collaborate and lead, fostering a high-performance and continuous improvement culture.
• Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering principles as applied to extrusion processes.
• Knowledge of HSE standards and engineering compliance procedures, with a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation.
• Ability to make decisions, and take accountability for site-wide operational and business outcomes.

REQUIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION

• Extensive Extrusion experience.