Production Manager

• Position Job Title: Production Manager
• BG and BU: RPSI - Health, Beauty and Wellness
• Function: Operations
• Location: Lenhausen, Germany – on site
• Line Manager’s Job Title: Plant Manager
• Contract Length: Permanent

Job Purpose

• Ensure you and your teams conduct themselves safely at all times and comply with all occupational health & safety, environment, quality & hygiene site rules.
• A key member of the sites Leadership Team supporting the development and achievement of the business strategy.
• Develop strong, clear leadership and vision, translating the site strategy into the Production department and promote continuous improvement, empowerment, career development, motivation, participation and team work.
• Ensure you and your teams adhere to Company policies at all time.
• Lead & manage all aspects of operational activity on the Lenhausen site. The principal areas being, Production, Assembly & Continuous Improvement.
• Set & influence your team to achieve all operational targets and operational excellence programmes and deliver measurable continuous improvement whilst looking to reduce costs wherever possible.
• Ensure excellent levels of product quality

Job Dimensions & Scope

• Turnover for the Plant: €13M 
• Number of direct reports: 9 (40 staff in total with indirect reports)
• Scope: Amcor Rigids

Principal Accountabilities

1. Leadership Team Member
   • Contribute to the setting and delivery of the overall Business Strategy
   • Provide clear and accurate communications within the Operations & Management Teams on operational performance & continuous improvement activities

2. Production
   • Deliver continuous improvement plans for all aspects of the site operations
   • Responsible for managing site safety, quality, waste and operational efficiency.
   • Maintain & use information systems that provide data to develop operational excellence and accurate timely reporting.
   • Support the maintenance and development of site management systems ie ISO9001, FSSC, etc.
   • Develop exceptional practices to maximise quality, output and minimise waste)/downtime and manufacturing cost
   • Deliver key capital investment projects
   • Be responsible for the management, motivation, development and organisation of the production team to maximise the performance of the operation
   • Actively participate in the development of best practices

3. Operational Support
   • Assist in delivery of agreed company training plans in areas of expertise.
   • Provide timely and accurate management reports, information and analysis to support the routine operation and development of the site.
   • Attend regular operational review meetings at the appropriate level to develop the process operation
   • Take an active role in developing world class manufacturing principles and assist with the implementation in your designated team.
   • Providing organizational support for maintenance and repairs
4. Team Development
   • Develop all team members through effective performance review and appraisal. 
   • Set individual/group improvement targets that deliver or support the business improvement strategies.
   • Uphold discipline and build development, succession plans and training programs for the Operations team.

Qualifications/Requirements

1. Formal Qualifications and Experience

• A completed technical college or university degree, or comparable training in the field of plastics (e.g., plastics technologist, Mechanic in plastics and rubber processing)
• Proven Operations/Production Management experience, gained in a fast paced, manufacturing environment. Minimum 2-3 years in a similar role
• First-hand experience of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies e.g. Six Sigma, Kaizen etc.
• Highly Desirable: Experience in packaging

2.  Specific Skills and Abilities

• Fluent spoken and written German, Desirable: Good English
• Change management & problem solving
• Skilled intercultural communicator, facilitator and trainer
• Strong leadership &  coaching skills
• A strong hands-on mindset and enthusiasm for technical processes
• Your work style is structured, reliable, and solution-oriented