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Shorterm Group
Posted 18 days ago, valid for 8 days
Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire ST41AA, England
£44,000 - £45,000 per annum
Full Time
Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance
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Sonic Summary
- The job title is Production Manager located in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, offering a permanent position with a salary of £45,000 per annum.
- The role requires managing a team of production operatives and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards in manufacturing operations.
- Candidates should have a degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or Process Operations, or equivalent experience, along with proven experience in production operations, preferably in the lubricant or chemical industry.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and decision-making skills are essential, with knowledge of Six Sigma and SAP considered advantageous.
- The position includes benefits such as holiday entitlement above statutory requirements, an annual bonus scheme, and free on-site parking.
Location: Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent
Hours: 40 hours per week (8.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday)
Position: Permanent
salary: 45,000 per annum
Job Description:
We are seeking a hands-on and dynamic Production Manager to lead a team of production operatives in our facility located in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and implementing all aspects of our Wire Rope, Petroleum Jelly, and Rust Prevention plants. Your primary focus will be ensuring that manufacturing, filling, and bulk loading schedules are met in a safe and timely manner to satisfy customer demand and On-Time In-Full (OTIF) requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and oversee all operational activities, ensuring compliance with cost, quality, time, safety, and integrity standards.
Ensure plant operations adhere to Local, Country, Business, Global, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA), and HSSE legislation, policy, and standards.
Provide technical support and guidance for wire rope, petroleum jelly, and rust prevention operations.
Conduct routine Legionella inspections of the cooling tower.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional departments.
Support the embedding of Right First Time (RFT) behaviors in production and Continuous Improvement (CI) activities to achieve best LEAN manufacturing practices.
Maintain a high standard of housekeeping throughout the facility.
Qualifications:
Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or Process Operations, or equivalent experience (preferred)
Proven experience in production operations, preferably within the lubricant or chemical industry.
Strong communication, teamwork, and decision-making skills, with a high level of HSE awareness.
Knowledge of Six Sigma and SAP would be advantageous.
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Holiday entitlement above statutory requirements
Annual bonus scheme
Pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Free supply of workwear and PPE
Free eye test vouchers
Employee assistance program
Discounted private medical cover
If you are an experienced professional with a strong background in production management and are looking to contribute to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
