Job Title: Production Team Manager.
Location: Rochester, Kent.
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (depending on experience).
Hours: Full-time, Day Shift (8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday).
About Us
We are a leading manufacturing business based in Rochester, Kent, known for our commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence. Our Packhouse Department plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality products to our clients, ensuring timely and efficient production. We are now looking for a motivated Production Team Manager to lead our dynamic Packhouse team, driving productivity, quality, and continuous improvement.
Role Overview
As the Production Team Manager within our Packhouse Department, you will oversee day-to-day operations to meet production targets, quality standards, and safety regulations. You will be responsible for managing, developing, and supporting a team, ensuring efficient workflow, and implementing best practices. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in production management, a passion for people development, and a commitment to high standards.
Key Responsibilities
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and motivate the production team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Operational Management: Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily production activities, ensuring adherence to schedules and quality targets.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain strict quality control processes to ensure all products meet company standards and customer expectations.
• Safety Compliance: Uphold all health and safety regulations, conducting regular checks and ensuring team awareness and compliance.
• Performance Monitoring: Track key performance indicators, addressing any issues or inefficiencies, and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for process improvements within the Packhouse and implement changes to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Reporting: Provide regular reports to senior management on production metrics, progress, and any operational challenges.
What We're Looking For
• Experience: Proven experience in a production or manufacturing environment, ideally with team management responsibilities.
• Leadership: Strong people management skills with a track record of developing and leading a successful team.
• Organisational Skills: Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities effectively.
• Problem-Solving: A proactive, solutions-oriented approach to managing challenges and continuous improvement.
• Communication: Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and at all levels.
Benefits
• Competitive salary of £35,000 – £45,000, based on experience.
• Stable, daytime working hours from 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A supportive, collaborative work environment within a well-established company.
If you're an experienced Production Manager with a passion for leading teams and optimising processes, we'd love to hear from you! Join us and make a meaningful impact within our Packhouse Department, helping to drive our success.