Production Manager

Location; Baglan, South Wales

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We are working with an established papermill manufacturing business, producing high-quality paper products within a fast-paced, quality and safety-driven environment. The site operates to ISO 9001 standards, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, product quality and operational excellence.

This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week), overseeing production personnel and shift rotations to ensure output consistently meets technical specifications and quality standards. As Production Manager, you'll work closely with Maintenance, Product and Planning teams to optimise productive processes, support new product development and drive a culture of continuous improvement.

This role would suit an experienced Production Manager from a papermill background, who is confident managing people and shift teams and passionate about driving quality and process improvement. Papermill experience is essential, and as such the client will consider a relocation package for the right candidate. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer and take ownership of a key production function.

Responsibilities of a Production Manager:

• Overseeing production personnel and managing shift rotations
• Ensuring products meet assigned technical specifications and quality standards
• Organising technical training and testing team competency levels
• Collaborating with Maintenance to ensure production lines run reliably
• Working with Product and Planning teams to support new product development and continuous improvement
• Supervising compliance with safety, environmental and ISO 9001 quality provisions
• Supporting the professional growth, motivation and development of the team

Skills & Qualifications of a Production Manager:

• Essential: experience working within a papermill manufacturing environment
• Proven experience managing production personnel and shift teams
• Strong technical understanding of papermaking processes, with the ability to identify issues and implement improvements
• Confident collaborating cross-functionally to resolve production issues and improve quality
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Benefits of a Production Manager:

• Salary up to £75,000 per annum
• Relocation package available for candidates with the right papermill experience
• Full time, 37.5 hours per week
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Pension contribution plus salary sacrifice option
• Private health insurance and life assurance (3x annual salary)
• Company sick pay and discount on company products

If you feel this Production Manager role is right for you, please contact Emma Devereux at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply.

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