Production Manager - Immediate start - 6 months minimum Interim post

A 6-month (minimum) interim Production Manager opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK's most innovative and dynamic construction manufacturing companies based in Ince, Wigan.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5-hour week.

Responsibilities:

The Production Manager will be responsible for managing and mentoring production staff, providing leadership and guidance to foster a positive and productive work environment. Some key responsibilities related to staff management include:

Staff Management:

• Develop and implement training programs to ensure that staff members have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their jobs effectively.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of production staff and provide feedback on areas for improvement. Implement corrective actions as needed.
• Identifying resourcing requirements and following relevant processes to ensure recruitment needs meet.
• Foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration among production staff and other departments.
• Ensure that all staff members are aware of and adhere to company policies and procedures, including health and safety guidelines.
• Manage staff scheduling and resource allocation to ensure that production targets are met, and staffing levels are appropriate.
• Identify opportunities for career development and advancement for production staff and support their professional growth.

Production

• Develop and implement strategies to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and minimise costs
• Deliver the daily production plan optimising resources and communicating performance against targets & KPIs
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance quality, safety, and productivity
• Plan and manage the production process, ensuring that output meets quality, safety, and efficiency standards

What we need from you

• To be successful in this role, the Production Manager will have strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as experience managing a team in a manufacturing or construction environment. The ability to inspire and motivate staff members to achieve their best work is also critical, as is the ability to resolve conflicts and build a positive team culture.

Interested? Please apply now!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage the technology transfer team, including engineers, technicians, and support staff.
• Develop and implement detailed project plans for transferring HAMR technology to manufacturing.
• Coordinate with R&D, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery.
• Oversee the transfer of HAMR technology processes, equipment, and materials from the development stage to production lines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Ensure the successful scaling of technology, maintaining performance standards and quality benchmarks.
• Establish and maintain quality control systems to ensure the reliability and performance of HAMR products.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Manage budgets, resources, and timelines effectively to ensure project success.
• Oversee the procurement and installation of necessary equipment and materials.
• Develop and manage training programs for manufacturing personnel on new HAMR technology and processes.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of technology transfer processes, protocols, and outcomes.
• Prepare and present regular progress reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure that all intellectual property and proprietary technology are protected during the transfer process.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of technology transfer processes, protocols, and outcomes.
• Prepare and present regular progress reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure that all intellectual property and proprietary technology are protected during the transfer process.

• Production Team Leader Vacancy
• Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
• Nights - 10pm - 6am
• Competitive rates of pay

Halo Recruit are working in partnership with a leading manufacturing business based in Kirkby in Ashfield to recruit for an experienced Team Leader to join their night shift team.

This is an exciting role for the right candidate and offers lots ofopportunities for development and progression of skills.

We are seeking candidates who have previous production experience, who are used to working in a fast paced environment and have previous team leader / line management skills.

For further information, please submit your CV and a member of our team will be in touch.

Challenge-trg Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

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We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!  

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.   

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com.  

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview:

This position assists in the managing of an Amcor Rigid Plastics (“ARP”) manufacturing facility and is responsible for driving operational excellence in all aspects of the plant to achieve financial and operating objectives consistent with the overall business unit.  Manages , directs and coordinates day to day operations.  Co-leads safety, profitability, production, maintenance, quality, continuous improvement, customer relations, and coworker engagement.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Responsible for assisting Plant Manager in the plant functions such as operations, production, engineering, finance, quality, environmental health and safety, human resources, purchasing, project management and supply chain
• Directs production operations to ensure cost effectiveness, efficiency, and consistency with prescribed quality and other performance standards
• Develops or revises operational and working practices, and ensures compliance with customer and industry standards including GMP standards and product safety
• Manages and reviews financial spending consider changing to financial results and cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, and labor with Plant Manager to ensure compliance within budget
• Assists with planning and execution of capital improvements for the plant which result directly in improved safety conditions, improved quality of finished product, added value, improved efficiency, or reduction of plant variable or fixed operating costs
• Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan facility operations and to ensure customer deadlines are met
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, quality and delivery problems
• Participates in the resolution and prevention of customer complaints, and promotes solid customer relations in partnership with the commercial organization
• Prepares and analyzes reports to provide better manage the business and comply with internal and external requirements, including plant utilization, labor efficiencies, materials usage, and first past yield.  Helps drive positive trends in all plant operating KPIs.
• Assists with overall talent management, development and employee engagement activities; cultivates an environment of high performance, safety, and ethical and legal compliance; addresses employee relations issues
• Leads communication by example, including management meetings, oversight of daily operations, and review any customer issues
• Serves as an ARP community representative, and is responsible for compliance with the Amcor code of conduct and for ensuring plant compliance with all regulations, as well as ARP policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business Management or related field; MBA preferred
• Minimum eight years of plant leadership experience with progressively more responsibility
• Manufacturing plant management supervision, ideally in a related industry; plastic injection knowledge is preferred.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, forecasting, scheduling, real-time operations management and coordination of people and resources.
• Experience/knowledge of Injection and Blow Mold Processes

Competencies:

Amcor Leadership Framework Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Learning on the Fly
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Drive for Results

Managerial Courage

Motivating Others

Building Effective Teams

Developing Direct Reports

Job-Specific Competencies

• Complex problem solving

• Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Ability to write reports and business correspondence
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Relationships:

• Direct Reports of the Plant Manager will have dotted line to this role
• ARP co-workers
• Customers
• ARP leadership

ADA Requirements:

Physical Requirements

☒Normal Vision

☒Distant Vision

☒Near Vision

☒Hearing/ Listening

☒ Sitting

☒Talking/Speaking

☒Hand/Finger Dexterity

☒ Walking

☒Standing

☒Stooping

☒Bending

☒Kneeling

Work Environment : Plant Manufacturing Setting

Expected Travel: 10%

Equipment:

☐Tools

☒Keyboard

☒Telephone

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The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the links  "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

COE of Greenfield Engineering responsible to strategize future backend process and. equipment designed and requirement focus to drive overall improvement in efficiency in people as well as process. 

Candidate need to establish and drive the vision for innovative factory mechanical and automation roadmap . In this role, need to be at the forefront of transforming Backend Operation site with groundbreaking and game changer ideas, disruptive strategies, and pioneering solutions that will drive organization to new heights, ready to solve current and future challenges.

• The focus area includes but is not limited to:
• Establish and drive automation roadmap, strategy, and execution in Backend Operation manufacturing site
• Driving operation efficiency and productivity improvement initiatives throughout business process management, process improvement and simplification to achieve cost target
• Optimize capital expenditure portfolio in long range plan to meet current and future volume demand, achieve cost target and capable to fulfil the capital requirement for future product generation
• Oversee the readiness of process and tool for upcoming product generation (HAMR) launched in high volume manufacturing.