Senior Production Leader - Corrugated Packaging

Cepac Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging producer in the UK is looking for an experienced Production Manager to join their Darlington site. You will lead operational planning, drive continuous improvements, and manage a high-speed corrugated packaging operation. Candidates should have significant senior management experience in manufacturing and strong leadership skills. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including holiday, pension contribution, and private medical cover.

Benefits

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Up to 6% employer pension contribution

Performance-related bonus

Private medical cover for you and your family

Income Protection Insurance

4x salary death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Significant senior management experience in corrugated or fast paced manufacturing.
• Proven ability to drive change and deliver operational improvements.
• Flexible and proactive approach to managing major projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the operational plan for production.
• Champion Health & Safety best practice.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Coaching skills

Analytical mindset

Change management

Education

Qualifications in management and continuous improvement (e.g., Six Sigma)

Job description

A leading packaging producer in the UK is looking for an experienced Production Manager to join their Darlington site. You will lead operational planning, drive continuous improvements, and manage a high-speed corrugated packaging operation. Candidates should have significant senior management experience in manufacturing and strong leadership skills. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including holiday, pension contribution, and private medical cover.