Production Manager

1 week ago

Stafford ST EH, United Kingdom Bostik Full time £40,000 - £55,000 per year

Location:

Bostik Stafford

Reporting Line:

Reports directly to the UK Operations Manager

About the Role:

We're seeking a highly motivated Production Manager to lead our Solvent Adhesives department at our Stafford site. With responsibility for a team of 30 and an operating budget of €1.5 million, this role is pivotal in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production within a complex chemical manufacturing environment.

You'll be accountable for delivering operational excellence, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a strong safety culture. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strategic thinking, strong team development skills, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety & Culture

  • Champion health, safety, and environmental standards across all operations
  • Lead cultural and behavioural change initiatives to embed safety-first thinking

Production Management

  • Organise and oversee daily production activities to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets
  • Manage production schedules and optimise resource allocation
  • Monitor performance metrics and implement improvements to maximise throughput and asset efficiency

Team Leadership

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of 30 staff
  • Ensure training and compliance with HSE, quality, and operational procedures
  • Maintain visibility on the shop floor and engage regularly with staff and contractors

Process & Systems Improvement

  • Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
  • Minimise waste and enhance process reliability
  • Coordinate with purchasing, logistics, and maintenance to ensure smooth operations

Compliance & Reporting

  • Ensure adherence to environmental, health, safety, and quality regulations
  • Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for audits and internal reviews
  • Support CAPEX planning and manage minor projects

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (with strong chemical industry experience)
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in production management, ideally within a chemical plant
  • NEBOSH Certificate or strong understanding of HSE regulations preferred
  • Proven leadership in manufacturing environments
  • Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Fluent in English and willing to travel as required

Key Metrics & Accountabilities:

  • Safety performance
  • Product quality and customer service levels
  • Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and asset utilisation
  • Cost control and budget adherence
  • Achievement of production planning targets

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Bereavement leave
  • Canteen
  • Company car
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted or free food
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Enhanced paternity leave
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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