Production Manager

Kronospan Group; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of wood-based panels in Wrexham is looking for a skilled Production Manager. This role involves leading production processes, managing a team, and ensuring safety and quality control. The ideal candidate has relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach. A competitive salary and bonus package is offered in this full-time role, Monday to Friday, with 42.5 hours per week.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary and bonus package

Access to an employee discounts platform

Salary-sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualifications or experience in a large manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a management or engineering role.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and motivating teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the departmental production process.
• Responsible for all environmental, health and safety matters.
• Optimising production efficiency and yield.
• Managing and motivating a team of skilled operators.
• Implementing quality control procedures.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant technical qualifications or experience

Minimum 5 years in management or engineering role

Job description

Kronospan is a world-leading manufacturer of wood-based panels with over 40 sites worldwide employing 15,000 people. Our private ownership structure fosters a culture of ambition and entrepreneurship, which sits at the heart of Kronospan's vision and values. We are looking for a skilled and knowledgeable production professional to lead a team and optimise processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. We are seeking a passionate and highly motivated Production Manager to join our team at our Chirk, Wrexham site.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Leading the departmental production process, from raw materials to finished product.
• Being responsible for all environmental, health and safety matters within your area.
• Optimising production efficiency and yield, ensuring targets are met and on-time delivery.
• Managing and motivating a team of skilled operators to achieve exceptional results.
• Implementing and maintaining strict quality control procedures.
• Collaborating with other departments to ensure smooth workflow and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Relevant technical qualifications or experience in a large manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a management or engineering role.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and motivating teams.
• A strong understanding of wood-panel production is highly desirable but not essential.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and results-oriented approach.

What we offer

• A high profile, senior production management role within our flagship Particleboard production plant.
• Highly competitive salary and bonus package
• Access to an employee discounts platform
• Salary-sacrifice schemes

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining your suitability for this role.

Please note: This position is Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 17:00, 42.5 hours per week, with a management meeting on the 1st Saturday of every month.

For further information, please contact [e-mail]

Location

Chirk

Reference

2025-13243