Leadership, Oversight and Management

Provide overall leadership and management of the Extrusion Department team
Liaise with HR and the Production Manager on employee matters, including: attendance, absences, performance, development and grievance issues
Maintain appropriate staffing levels, including the effective management of overtime to maximise production efficiency
Ensure all team members operate safely, efficiently and cost-effectively, identifying and implementing training and development requirements where necessary
Lead, motivate and support staff, fostering strong working relationships and a positive team culture
Conduct regular performance reviews and one-to-one meetings, setting objectives, monitoring progress and supporting employee development
Promote high standards of attendance, conduct and accountability across the Department
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance, efficiency and employee engagement
Work effectively and maintain working relationships alongside operators, Team Leaders, Conversion and Print Managers, Company Directors, Engineers (external and internal) and planning teams
Ensure individual and team compliance with all Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental policies, procedures and legislative requirements
Work closely with HR and relevant stakeholders to ensure all safety training, certifications, risk assessments and safe working procedures remain current and fully compliant
Promote a strong safety culture by encouraging best practices, hazard identification and continuous improvement in workplace safety
Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards and certifications, including BRC, ISO and operational specific regulations
Monitor machine performance, production output and scrap levels, ensuring targets for quality and waste reduction are achieved
Conduct root cause analysis of equipment, process and quality issues, implementing corrective and preventative actions to minimise recurrence
Plan, coordinate and oversee production activities to ensure customer orders, delivery schedules and quality standards are consistently met
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance output and overall equipment effectiveness, while reducing waste, downtime and operating costs
Troubleshoot and resolve technical, mechanical and process-related issues across all blown film extrusion lines, ensuring minimal disruption to production
Collaborate with Maintenance and Engineering teams (internal and external) to optimise machine reliability
Analyse production data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvements
Ensure machinery is operated and maintained in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, company procedures and regulatory requirements
Support capital investment projects, including the introduction of new equipment, technologies to enhance operational performance
Contribute to new product development initiatives
Identify improvement opportunities to increase productivity and efficiency
Evaluate operational and workforce effectiveness, implementing improvements
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging employee involvement

Experience within a blown film extrusion manufacturing environment, with a strong technical understanding of the extrusion process, machinery and operations
Strong knowledge of industry standards including BRC, ISO, Health & Safety and quality management systems
Strong leadership and decision-making skills
People management skills with the ability to motivate and build lasting, professional relationships
A commercially aware mindset, focused on maximising efficiency, reducing waste, controlling costs and maintaining high-quality standards
Comfortable working on the factory floor and engaging directly with production teams to drive performance and resolve issues
Excellent problem-solving skills, with experience in root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions
The ability to collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, HR and Company Directors to achieve objectives
A continuous improvement mindset, with a commitment to driving operational excellence

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