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Job Title: Production Manager
Location: Foggs Farm, Hobbs Lane, Claughton-On-Brock, Preston, PR3 0QN
Salary: £55,000 + bonus

What you’ll be doing:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Production Manager to oversee our
company's production processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and optimising the production process, ensuring that it meets quality and quantity standards, and ensuring that all production goals are met in a timely and efficient manner. The Production Manager will also be responsible for managing a small team of production staff and working closely with other departments to ensure that all production processes run smoothly. In addition, there is an exciting opportunity to oversee the merging of our two production plants and bring all production under one roof (at Foggs Farm), and to build on the good work that has been done since launching the site in 2017.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage a team of production staff, providing leadership, direction, and support to ensure that all production processes are running smoothly, including regular 1:1 meetings.
• Develop and implement production plans and schedules to meet production targets and timelines across all sites.
• Monitor and analyse production metrics, identify trends and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and productivity across sites.
• Manage inventory levels to ensure that production runs smoothly and that there is no disruption in the supply chains.
• Develop and implement quality control procedures to ensure that all products meet the required quality standard at both sites.
• Consolidate all product production lines to one site at Foggs farm over the next 12 months.
• Work closely with other departments, including sales, marketing, and finance, to ensure that production processes are aligned with organisational goals and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and other relevant legislation.
• Create processes for continuous improvement and improving on-site technology and cloud-based systems.

Role Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in production, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, including scheduling, inventory management and quality control.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a busy environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Execute LEAN manufacturing techniques and design.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and other relevant legislation
• WAMITAB Qualification (Waste Management Industry Training and Advisory Board) level 4 is needed to run the site; we will put the right candidate through this qualification if not already held.

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, private healthcare, 31 days holiday (23 company; 8 public), flexible working

Why EnviroSystems?

This is a company where you will be able to make a real difference. EnviroSystems (UK) Ltd. is a 25-year-old company based in Lancashire, and an industry leader in dairy cow bedding. We manufacture our EnviroBed paper based bedding at our production facility in Preston, as well as a variety of innovative smaller products aimed to help farmers make the most use of the resources available on their farms. At EnviroSystems, we value creativity, collaboration, and personal growth, providing our employees with a stimulating work environment and ample opportunities for professional development.

If you are interested in this role, simply hit apply now, and a member of our team will be in touch.

Closing date: 28th July 2023.