Cut and Crease Manager

WestRock Company; Leicester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Leicester is seeking a Production Manager to oversee production activities and ensure adherence to quality KPIs. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical skills, project management experience, and knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). This is a vital role focusing on continuous improvement and the management of team performance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to develop operator level skills.
• Exposure to change management processes.
• Awareness of current SHE and employment legislation/standards.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Responsibilities

• Manage all production and PMR activities.
• Conduct performance management of team members.
• Implement process improvement activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Fully investigate complaints and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Strong mechanical skills

Problem solving

Understanding of IT systems

Project management skills

Lean thinking knowledge

Job description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• All production and PMR activities of the department,
• Day to day management of the staff and processes
• Agree, produce and ensure adherence to all Cut Crease Productivity and Quality KPIs
• Produce all Monthly Production and Quality reports relevant to areas of responsibility
• Communicate all relevant information to C&C team members on all four shifts
• Absence Management of team members including holiday planning, control & reduction of overtime
• Understand lean principles and assist manufacturing team in implementing cost reduction projects within manufacturing environment.
• Performance management of team members to include annual development reviews.
• Implement process improvement activities. Work with the Operations Director to ensure that as a team we provide the best service to our customers in terms of OTIF, and quality of product
• Understanding of customer requirements and liaison where required
• Deliver C&C Maintenance program
• Fully investigate complaints and implement corrective actions including disciplinary proceedings if required. Consistent approach required.
• Support the Production Planner.
• To ensure that all areas of responsibility retain high levels of housekeeping
• To be Health and Safety focused at all time. To identify and address any non conforming areas
• Work with the HR Officer to ensure the Absence Management process is followed and conduct return to work reviews when required
• Conduct return to work reviews when required
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice initiatives
• Validate all data taken from SFDC and prepare reports in standard format
• Control the Stripping team ensuring the products are available for Finishing when required in line with PSA.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE:

• Strong mechanical skills and pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Willingness to develop operator level skills
• Understanding of IT systems and its practical applications
• Exposure to change management processes.
• Awareness of current SHE and employment legislation/standards.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Project management and problem solving skills.
• Lean thinking knowledge and understanding