We’re looking for a strong-minded and hands-on Production Manager with a deep understanding of textile finishing and/or wet processing to lead a team of 30.

The ideal person would be a natural leader who is confident, decisive and able to integrate smoothly into an established team.

What you’ll get

• c£40k DOE
• 33 days holiday (including BH’s)
• Christmas shutdown
• EAP Scheme
• 4x salary Death in Service
• Income protection
• Long-service awards
• Relocation package (If required)

About the role

As the Production Manager you’ll-

• Oversee and manage daily production operations, ensuing efficiency, quality and on-time delivery.
• Lead, mentor and motivate the team with a positive and productive work culture.
• Optimise wet processing and textile finishing techniques to maintain high standards, prevent defects and minimize waste.
• Implement and enforce health & safety regulations across the production floor.
• Champion Continuous Improvement activities (CI) and foster an environment of employee engagement, empowerment and teamwork in relation to CI and lean manufacturing.
• Monitor and evaluate worker performance providing constructive feedback and corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with QC and engineering teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Carry-out routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment and machinery to ensure minimal downtime.
• Make sure the production area is clean, organized and compliant with H&S.

About you

• You’ll have at least 5 years of experience within production manufacturing, and 3 years in a supervisory role is essential.
• It’s essential that you have a strong working background in textiles.
• Very strong leadership and team management abilities, to inspire and drive performance.
• Good knowledge of safety regulations, quality control procedures and inventory management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting and decision-making skills.
• A natural people’s person – approachable, communicative and able to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office
• You’ll be happy getting involved to a hands-on level if required.
• A strong character, able to question current thinking and brainstorm solutions.

About the company

A thriving business with a fantastic history

Global leaders in niche Textile Manufacturing

A great company to work for with a record of staff longevity