Production Lead

2 weeks ago

Royston, Barnsley, United Kingdom myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community Full time £50,000 - £80,000 per year

This job is with Johnson Matthey, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
Job title: Production Lead

Location: Royston, UK

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero As a Production Lead, you'll contribute to JM's mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.

The Role
As a Production Lead, you will help drive our goals by:

  • Promote a proactive Health & Safety culture, ensuring compliance with JM policies, safe systems of work, and zero-harm focus, while maintaining ISO, quality, and environmental standards.
  • Deliver production schedules efficiently by maximising resource use, ensuring team competence, monitoring KPIs, and driving improvement across people, efficiency, engineering, and technology.
  • Lead and develop a team (approx. 6 staff) through effective performance management, training, permit control, and adherence to Life Saving Policies and Management of Change.
  • Drive LEAN implementation, lead Root Cause and Quality projects, support CAPEX improvements, and coordinate 5S and problem-solving activities to enhance productivity and reduce costs.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role
:

  • Proven leadership experience in complex environments, with strong understanding of operator skills, performance metrics, and implementation of LEAN methodologies including root cause analysis.
  • Educated to degree level (technical/scientific/business) or NVQ Level 4+, with postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in a chemistry/technology/scientific discipline.
  • Strong technical competence in Microsoft Office, quality systems (ISO9001/14001/15001), CoSHH, chemical and environmental awareness, hazardous signage, and Health & Safety risk assessment.
  • Proven leadership and decision-making skills

Even if you only match some of the skills, we'd love to hear from you to discuss further

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be non-smokers for at least 3 months and able to occasionally lift or move up to 25 kg.
What We Offer
We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees' financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

  • Retirement savings
  • Share plans
  • Saving accounts
  • Life Assurance and Income Protection
  • Medical plans / health assessments
  • Fitness discounts

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career
At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

To submit your application, please click the "Apply" button online.

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Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

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