About Us:
We are a reliable and flexible corrugated packaging partner, established in 1999. The company provides cost-effective, high-quality packaging solutions for businesses of all sizes, supported by experienced sales, design and production teams, modern equipment, and the ability to fulfil orders from small quantities through to large-scale production.
Job Overview:
Oversee the daily operations of our manufacturing plant, ensuring that production schedules are met, and quality standards are maintained. Monitor production processes and implement cost-effective strategies. Maintaining a safe working environment, managing staff, and continuously improving production efficiency. This position is crucial for the smooth operation and profitability of the plant.
Specific Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
- Oversee daily factory operations and production processes.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and safety regulations.
- Coordinate with different departments to streamline production.
- Manage factory staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
- Implement cost-effective production strategies.
- Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of equipment.
- Develop and enforce factory policies and procedures.
- Resolve and issues or conflicts that arise within the factory.
- Maintain accurate production records and reports.
- Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Implement and monitor continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with environmental and health regulations.
- Provide leadership and direction to improve overall factory performance.
- Undertake development of both shift leaders.
Personal Profile:
- Proven experience in a busy manufacturing factory environment, with strong knowledge of daily production, workflow, machinery, materials, and shop-floor priorities.
- Demonstrable experience supervising factory teams to meet production schedules while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency standards.
- Confident monitoring production processes, resolving issues quickly, reducing downtime, and keeping operations running smoothly.
- Strong understanding of factory health and safety, housekeeping, equipment care, inspections, and compliance with company procedures.
- Experienced in training, motivating, and managing production staff to improve performance, teamwork, and accountability.
- Quality-focused, with experience maintaining accurate records, checking product standards, and supporting continuous improvement across factory operations.
What we offer:
- Competitive package.
- Flexible working hours (rather than 24-hour shift work).
- A friendly, family-orientated working atmosphere.
- The opportunity to grow this role.
- To join an ambitious, growing business.
- The opportunity to make a difference, as part of an SME (Small Medium Enterprise) team, and see the rewards of your efforts.
- Personal development and training (as and when appropriate).
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
