Kempton Park: Production Manager Printing posted by Chainlink Recruitment Ltd

We are seeking a Production Manager (Low Volume Assets) to oversee production operations, lead teams, optimize efficiency, ensure high-quality output, and maintain safety and environmental standards. This role is critical to the operational success of the organization and the stable performance of low-volume production assets. Reporting to the Factory Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing production schedules, process stability, equipment reliability, cost control, and continuous improvement. KEY PERFOMANCE AREA: Plan, organize, and control daily production operations across assigned low-volume production assets. Monitor and optimize production schedules to meet targets, minimise downtime, and ensure efficient asset utilisation. Implement and enforce quality standards to ensure consistent output. Oversee equipment performance and ensure effective preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and process improvements. Partner with Maintenance and Engineering teams to address recurring downtime and process constraints. Support commissioning of new equipment or process changes. Lead, coach, and develop production teams, including supervisors and operators, to build a high-performance, safety-focused culture. Drive accountability, engagement, and operational discipline across teams. Manage production costs, including labour, materials, and waste. Identify and implement opportunities for efficiency improvements, waste reduction, and yield optimisation. Support continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma projects. Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards. Analyse production data and report on KPIs such as output, downtime, waste, and defects. Implement corrective actions and track performance against targets. This is a leadership role critical to operational success of the organisation to deliver a serviette product offering. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Technical diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical) or related field. Minimum of 5 years experience in production management within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Experience with Flexographic (Flexo) printing is advantageous but not mandatory. Proven leadership experience in supervising production teams and managing asset performance. Strong understanding of production processes, equipment, and quality requirements. Ability to work in a 24/7 operational environment, including shifts, weekends, or on-call support. PREFERRED SKILLS Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or safety management. Strong problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills.