Production Manager – Plastics & Injection Moulding Growth

W Talent; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Manthorpe Building Products in Ripley, Derbyshire, is seeking a Production Manager to lead day-to-day production, drive safety, quality and performance across the site, and partner with engineering and maintenance to maximise machine availability. The role requires a hands-on leader with plastics/injection moulding expertise who can develop the team and deliver customer requirements.

The position offers the opportunity to influence manufacturing strategy and growth plans as the business invests

Qualifications

• Track record of improving production performance, efficiency and OEE.
• Experience working closely with Engineering and Maintenance functions.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing KPIs and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent organisational, communication and people-management skills.
• A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to operate at both shop-floor and management level.
• The drive and ambition to make a genuine difference within a growing and progressive business.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day production operation across the site.
• Lead, manage and develop the production team, creating a positive, accountable and high-performing culture.
• Ensure production plans and customer requirements are achieved safely, efficiently and on time.
• Drive improvements in OEE, productivity, efficiency, waste reduction and overall equipment performance.
• Manage and optimise injection moulding processes, machinery and production resources.
• Work closely with Engineering and Maintenance to maximise machine availability and minimise downtime.
• Monitor production performance through relevant KPIs and take action where performance falls below expectations.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across production.
• Support the introduction, installation and commissioning of new injection moulding machinery and equipment.
• Ensure production processes meet required quality standards and customer expectations.
• Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Planning, Stores and other departments to ensure smooth production flow.
• Contribute to longer-term manufacturing strategy and capacity planning as the business continues to invest and grow.

Skills

Production management

Leadership

Continuous improvement

KPIs

Tools

Injection moulding machinery

Job description

Manthorpe Building Products in Ripley, Derbyshire, is seeking a Production Manager to lead day-to-day production, drive safety, quality and performance across the site, and partner with engineering and maintenance to maximise machine availability. The role requires a hands-on leader with plastics/injection moulding expertise who can develop the team and deliver customer requirements.

The position offers the opportunity to influence manufacturing strategy and growth plans as the business invests