Production Manager - Plastics

Our client is an established engineering and manufacturing organisation looking to recruit an experienced Production Manager into a senior leadership role. The position will take responsibility for Production and Production Engineering activity across a multi-site operation, with a strong focus on injection moulding, tooling, quality, efficiency and continuous improvement. The Role Key responsibilities will include: * Leading Production and Production Engineering teams * Managing manufacturing performance across multiple sites * Driving improvements across safety, quality, cost and delivery * Monitoring production performance and implementing corrective actions * Improving cycle times, efficiency and manufacturing capability * Leading continuous improvement initiatives * Supporting new tooling projects and mould trials * Working with external toolmakers on new and existing tooling * Leading new mould sampling and validation * Troubleshooting moulding, tooling and process-related issues * Ensuring products meet customer and quality requirements * Maintaining high QHSE standards * Developing team capability, accountability and engagement The Person We are interested in speaking with candidates who have: * Strong experience within plastics manufacturing and injection moulding * 5+ years’ experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment * Previous senior production or manufacturing leadership experience * Strong technical knowledge of injection moulding processes and machinery * Experience of tooling and working with toolmakers * Experience of new mould sampling and validation * A proven continuous improvement background * Strong people management and leadership skills * Experience working within established QHSE standards * Good commercial awareness and problem-solving ability An engineering or manufacturing qualification would be advantageous, although strong practical experience will also be considered. The Package * £60,000–£65,000 * Permanent dayshift * Every other Friday off * Senior manufacturing leadership position * Long-term permanent opportunity with an established North East manufacturer

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