We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Production Manager to lead our processing operations in a recycling facility, promote the highest levels of quality and performance, and drive a strong culture of health and safety, environmental compliance, and employee welfare. This role requires adaptability to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and the ability to work effectively with employees from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage production using the most advanced recycling machinery to ensure high productivity and implement smarter, more efficient processes.
• Plan and control the work of processing teams across 2 shifts, ensuring targets are met for health & safety, environmental compliance, quality, volume, and productivity.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, creating and applying CI techniques/programs to maintain high standards of efficiency, safety, and cleanliness.
• Build and lead a strong, motivated team focused on quality, safety, and collaboration, with sensitivity to cultural and language differences.
• Ensure effective planned preventative maintenance (PPM) is maintained and executed for all departmental equipment and systems.
• Provide hands-on support where necessary, demonstrating strong leadership and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar production or operations management role, ideally in a recycling facility.
• Strong mechanical background, with the ability to engage directly in technical aspects when required.
• Experience managing multi-teams and shift patterns, particularly in fast-paced and high-growth environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example, motivate teams, and effectively manage people from diverse cultures and languages.
• Strong understanding and implementation of continuous improvement (CI) and risk management methodologies.
• A self-starter with initiative and ownership of operational delivery and the drive to improve productivity and quality.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a methodical, solution-oriented approach.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills:

• WAMITAB qualification
• IOSH qualification
• Institution of Leadership & Management qualification or equivalent
• Current Forklift Truck License
• CAD experience

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence and improve operational performance in a supportive and rapidly evolving environment. If you are results-driven, culturally aware, and thrive under pressure, we want to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £31,176.30-£51,614.10 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PM0

• Oversee and manage production using the most advanced recycling machinery to ensure high productivity and implement smarter, more efficient processes.
• Plan and control the work of processing teams across 2 shifts, ensuring targets are met for health & safety, environmental compliance, quality, volume, and productivity.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, creating and applying CI techniques/programs to maintain high standards of efficiency, safety, and cleanliness.
• Build and lead a strong, motivated team focused on quality, safety, and collaboration, with sensitivity to cultural and language differences.
• Ensure effective planned preventative maintenance (PPM) is maintained and executed for all departmental equipment and systems.
• Provide hands-on support where necessary, demonstrating strong leadership and a proactive approach to problem-solving