Acorn by Synergie is searching for a Production Manager to join their client, a personal care manufacturing specialist based in Chorley.

Reporting directly to the Operations Director, the purpose of the role is to manage a production team inclusive of planning and Engineering to achieve world class manufacturing standards in which personal accountability, responsibility, development of people, structured training and continual improvement are expected and delivered. The Production Manager will support the Operations Director with the development of the team and delivering the company strategic plan; utilise lean manufacturing tools and techniques to improve all areas of the operation. They will report on KPIs for the department and support the business goals in achieving and sustaining ISO22716/9001, COSMOS, Soil Association and BRCSG Accreditations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Manage a Team of Supervisors, Team Leaders, Production Operators & Engineering during the shift period.
• Work closely with, Supply, Manufacturing, Warehouse. Use the support structure of quality when required.
• This hands-on role will include the organisation of the workload to ensure high productivity is achieved whilst controlling costs and ensuring the timely investigation, rectification and communication of issues and key communication during Production meetings and handovers.
• Actively support and look to continual improve both Hygiene and GMP standards.
• Adherence to all legal requirements, Company H&S Policy and procedures i.e., weekly safety checks, mandatory training, and Risk Assessments
• Achievement and continual improvement of all metrics to include, Plan Achievement, OEE, Quality defect rate, change over times/cleanouts etc.
• Close liaison with Purchasing, Sales, and wider Business to ensure decisions that are made are correct and implementation support the business goals and objectives.

The successful candidate must have previous experience within a similar role working for a company involved in formulation, manufacturing, bottle filling and order fulfilment. Supervisory/management experience is essential. Must have a good understanding of mechanical principles and excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels within the business.

Must be a competent user of Windows & Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8am-4pm

Salary is dependent on the level of knowledge and experience to offer.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.