Production Manager
Scott Timber Ltd, Needham, Norfolk
Production Manager
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Scott Timber Ltd, Needham, Norfolk
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 1 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 07049b9332e5414691812bb9c1d6d8ac
Full Job Description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Production Manager to join our Manufacturing team at our Needham site.
This role will be responsible for overseeing the pallet manufacturing departments. Ensuring that the teams work safely and
efficiently to ensure optimised production. You will supervise and direct the personnel responsible for every stage of production
to ensure manufacture of high quality and cost-effective pallets. This will also involve planning and organising production and
ensuring the availability of necessary material, equipment, and people resources required.
You will be responsible for implementing periodic quality inspections to ensure customer expectations are being achieved, and that
the pallet meets our internal specification/ tolerance levels. You will have the ability to develop and maintain strong
relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance. You will also ensure stock accuracy and stock
rotation by ensuring all production paperwork correct and maintained
You will play a key part in the team to assist in the induction process and training of all new production employees, ensuring
that a safe system of work is always maintained, identify training needs and suggest actions to rectify. You will consistently
promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the
standards and behaviours expected of them.
As a Production Manager you will, be competent in analysis, assessment, and measurement. You will also have proven supervisory
experience within a manufacturing environment and an understanding of manufacturing and procurement/supply chain. Confidence,
decisiveness, and excellent attention to detail are key to success. A good knowledge of OEE, 5S and lean manufacturing would be
advantageous.
Scott Pallets is a BSW Group member of Binderholz, a family-owned business with sites across the UK and Europe.
Scott Pallets has grown organically and through acquisition to become the UK's leading and most innovative national manufacturer
and supplier of sustainable timber pallets and bespoke timber-packaging solutions.
We are organised into two distinct business units: Manufacturing and Reconditioned. Together, they deliver a range of sustainable
timber pallet products and services that promote circular economy principles to UK industrial and manufacturing markets.