Packaging Operations Director
3 days ago
About Austin Frye
Austin Frye is a global leader in executive search, specializing in the packaging, machinery, and chemicals sectors. Our mission is to drive the circular economy by helping clients navigate sustainable manufacturing. As a carbon-neutral company funded by private equity, we are at the forefront of innovation in recruitment.
Role Overview
We are seeking an exceptional Production Manager to join our client's Rugby site. The successful candidate will be a pivotal member of the senior leadership team, driving operational excellence in a fast-paced environment. Your leadership will directly impact quality and efficiency, ensuring customer satisfaction and business success.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Delivery
- Provide dynamic leadership to production teams, guiding them to meet high-volume, high-quality production targets while maintaining a focus on excellence and continuous improvement.
- Foster a high-performance culture that encourages collaboration and accountability to meet production goals.
- Use your resource management expertise to maintain production flexibility, adapt to customer requirements, and minimize downtime.
- Constantly seek opportunities to enhance processes, improve efficiency, and implement sustainable solutions that exceed KPIs and drive long-term success.
- Safety & Compliance
- Take ownership of the plant's Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards, ensuring the highest level of safety across all operations.
- Lead the drive for outstanding housekeeping and hygiene standards, embedding safety and cleanliness into the plant culture.
- Uphold strict adherence to safety protocols and continuously seek innovative ways to enhance the safety of your teams.
- Quality Excellence
- Ensure the delivery of products that meet both company and customer specifications, with a relentless focus on quality and operational efficiency.
- Use SPC data to identify trends and implement decisions that improve product quality, minimizing waste and non-compliance.
- Lead efforts to identify the root causes of non-compliance and implement long-term preventive actions.
- People & Team Development
- Serve as a role model for company values, inspiring and motivating your team to perform at their best.
- Develop your team through coaching and clear performance expectations, enabling them to take ownership and contribute to the plant's success.
- Foster a continuous learning environment, ensuring your team members are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to grow and succeed.
- Guide your team's career development, ensuring that all team members have a clear path for personal and professional growth.
- Foster a culture of trust, teamwork, and open communication, ensuring all team members understand their role in achieving overall business success.
- Cost Control & Operational Efficiency
- Take charge of controlling production costs, ensuring efficient use of resources while maintaining product quality.
- Collaborate with your team to manage and track production costs, ensuring tight controls without compromising on quality or safety.
Compensation Package
The estimated salary for this position is £65,000 - £75,000 per annum, plus a car and excellent benefits package. The location is Rugby, Warwickshire.
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