Factory jobs in United Kingdom

WE ARE 200 years of history and over 2,300 employees strong. WE ARE a business loaded with opportunity and career progression. WE ARE innovators, designers, makers and engineers who manufacture and provide smart, efficient, and effective building products and solutions.

Through our customer relationships, diverse building product range and solutions, we enable the creation of inspirational homes, places and spaces for us all to live and work better. With eight core product categories, underpinned by expert design and technical services, we work with architects, builders, merchants and the wider construction supply chain to build the face of Britain.

We are fully committed to a net zero future and continue to invest in expertise and product development to manufacture more efficiently and sustainably. We pride ourselves on leading for new, innovative and sustainable products and solutions, both for today and for a new era of building.

To support our progress, we are currently recruiting for a Site Production Manager to come and join our team at our Sittingbourne site in Sittingbourne ME10 3SL

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• The development and promotion through effective communication of Company, Factory and Team plans and their focused implementation to achieve defined objectives.
• People Management, motivation and structured development of the team through performance review to ensure delivery of objectives through team working.
• To facilitate the rigorous application of IMS, TPM Tools and Techniques to generate Continuous Improvement across all areas of manufacturing capability.
• The development of systems and standards to deliver world-class standards of housekeeping within the manufacturing environment using 5S' principles.
• Implementation and adherence of factory based Risk Assessments and Standard operating Procedures
• Deputisation for Factory Manager during periods of absence.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• A high degree of self-motivation.
• Demonstrable supervisory experience.
• Be a natural coach, able to lead, motivate and develop a multi-skilled team, ensuring they deliver all targets and objectives
• Ability to work collaboratively across all departments and levels of the business.
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Excel and the ability to analyse data to inform decision making.
• Have the ambition and ability to progress into a senior managerial role.
• Experience in continuous operation production process.
• Demonstrable organisational skills including efficient planning and implementation of systems and procedures.
• A recognised Health and Safety Qualification, IOSH or NEBOSH

Think you can make a difference? WE ARE your future.

More details:

• Full time, permanent role - [with hybrid working options]
• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Digicare+ Provided by Aviva
• 10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General
• 3x life insurance
• Share Save scheme eligibility
• Full access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family members
• Access to high street retail discounts platform - with access to discounts at Tesco, Asda, etc?
• Personal development and career progression opportunities

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Excited about the role, but your past experience or qualifications don't perfectly match everything in the job description? We would encourage you to still apply. Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Ibstock Plc we are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or other future roles across the Ibstock Group.

Ibstock Plc are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.