Production Manager
Castle Employment
Production Manager
North Yorkshire
Salary: Circa £55,000 + benefits, with flexibility for the right candidate Are you an experienced Paint Production Manager with a strong background in automated paint systems, high-volume manufacturing and continuous improvement?
We are recruiting for a leadership opportunity responsible for leading paint facilities within a highly automated manufacturing environment. Reporting directly to the Painting & Assembly Director, this is a critical role focused on operational performance, technical excellence and the ongoing development of both people and processes.
This position based in North Yorkshire offers the opportunity to lead a substantial production operation, driving quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction while providing technical leadership across advanced robotic paint application systems.
The Role
- Lead the safe, efficient and effective operation of multiple automated robotic paint lines, ensuring production, quality and delivery targets are achieved.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, OEE, material utilisation and overall operational performance.
- Ensure all products meet customer quality, cosmetic and technical specifications, leading corrective actions where required.
- Provide technical leadership across paint application processes, supporting the optimisation of robotic, electrostatic and conventional paint systems.
- Support new product introductions, paint trials and process improvements to maintain world-class manufacturing standards.
- Lead, coach and develop supervisors, team leaders and production teams, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement and high performance.
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, COSHH and quality management requirements.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven experience managing high-volume paint production operations.
- Strong knowledge of robotic paint application systems.
- Extensive experience of both conventional and electrostatic paint spraying technologies.
- A solid understanding of paint chemistry, application processes and paint delivery systems.
- Experience within automotive, plastics, manufacturing or other high-volume production environments.
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
- A track record of delivering continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
- Excellent leadership, coaching and communication skills.
- The ability to analyse operational and quality data to drive performance improvements.
If you are a hands-on manufacturing leader with strong paint process expertise and a passion for continuous improvement, we would like to hear from you.
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