Production Manager

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.
 

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as a Production Manager in Newton Aycliffe!

Are you ready to lead and inspire in a fast-paced, innovative environment? We’re looking for a driven Production Manager who thrives on overcoming challenges and driving operational excellence.

You will be responsible for the management of factory production operations in order to meet planned deadlines, ensuring teams are aligned and motivated to deliver projects on time and to the required quality standards.  

What you’ll do:

• Deputizing for Plant Manager where required.
• Management of production area, assisting Plant Manager in delivery of projects against the project plan.
• Adapt departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational targets.
• Develop and provide daily reports of factory operations to SLTs.
• Create and issue daily tasks and targets and monitor team progress against these targets.
• Ensure decisions and problem solving are guided by policies, procedures, and business plan; receiving guidance from senior manager where required.
• First and second line team management including conflict resolution, team behaviors and minor disciplinary matters.
• Identify operator training requirements to ensure adequate manning levels are achieved in order to meet project targets, including recruitment of new employees where required.
• Attend joint operations meetings with other Remagin factories, contributing to building a culture of sharing best practice.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with all support departments, particularly design and contracts departments to ensure projects can be delivered.
• Lead Continuous Improvement activities and discussions and implement identified improvements.

What you’ll bring:

• Ability to strategically manage operations for maximum effectiveness and project delivery.
• Management/supervisory experience in production/manufacturing demonstrating strong leadership and management skills.
• Demonstrable understanding of health and safety responsibilities in the production environment.
• An understanding of lean manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of manufacturing quality standards.
• Effective communication skills - engages team and peer groups.

Why join us?

• We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023!
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination
• Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work (depending on the role).