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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