Production Manager

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 Production Manager to come and join our team at our Atlas site in Walsall, WS9 8BL

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Rigorous application of the Ibstock Manufacturing system to deliver Continuous Improvement across all areas of Manufacturing
• Implementation of and adherence to all Company and Factory control procedures to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements in Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality
• The collection, assimilation and analysis of production and process data and its effective use to develop and achieve key targets and objectives
• The development of systems and standards to deliver world-class standards of housekeeping using the 5S principles
• Procurement of production materials, goods and services within defined areas of the production environment
• Effective interdepartmental liaison to achieve defined objectives

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• A Proven track record in a continuous manufacturing environment at the level advertised or above
• A high degree of self-motivation
• The ability to self-manage and adjust to changing business needs
• The ability to understand, accept and achieve targets and deadlines
• Demonstrable organisational skills including efficient planning and implementation of systems and procedures
• Leadership and people management skills and the ability to build, motivate, develop and improve the team
• Demonstrable ability to implement structured problem solving techniques
• Ability to work collaboratively and to communicate effectively across all departments and levels of the business

Think you can make a difference?

WE ARE your future.

More details:

• Full time, permanent role
• Competitive salary

• Bonus scheme
• 10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General
• 3x life insurance
• Digicare+ Provided by Aviva
• 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.