DS Smith are looking for a Production Manager based from our site in Kettering. Working closely with the site General Manager and leadership team, you will be responsible for helping delivering the sites strategy, KPIs and sustainability goals.

Role Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the effective running of the Production function on a day-to-day basis and the development of the team and department to deliver the site’s Production Plan in line with Divisional/Group initiatives to achieve service excellence.

• Responsible for driving HSER standards through the use of all Leadership in action tools

• Responsible for driving productivity through effective monitoring of process performance to ensure the production plan can be delivered

• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, sharing internal and external information, and acting as the main liaison for other areas of the business to provide a united service to customers.

• Direct line management of senior production team members including performance management, absence management and reporting.

• Ensure adequate cover within the team at all times to support and relieve pressure whist delivering on internal and external requirements.

• Works closely with the Engineering manager to ensure asset reliability is delivered through adherence to planned maintenance

What we would like to see:

• Strong Production background, related degree desirable
• Must have experience of managing teams in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of lean process and experience in lean manufacturing environments
• Strong / proven leadership skill and experience. Is able to lead and inspire teams
• Has specific knowledge and experience of Operational Management

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary

• Qualifying Sick Pay scheme

• Pension scheme & Life insurance

• Share Save scheme

• Income Protection

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Virtual GP, Occupational Health & free Flu vaccine

• Cycle to Work and shopping discounts

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