Vacancies Production Manager Leyland
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About AkzoNobel
Since 1792 weve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux International Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Were active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets paint the future together.
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Production Manager
Leyland
Competitive Salary plus benefits
We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role even if you dont meet all the criteria listed in the job description.
At AkzoNobel weve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings theres a good chance youre never more than a few meters away from one of our products. Our world-class portfolio of brands including Dulux International Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Were active in more than 150 countries and committed to becoming the global industry leader in sustainable paints and coatings.
Job Purpose
As Production Manager you will lead the production team in delivering safe efficient and compliant operations at our Leyland site. Your primary responsibility will be to manage performance against safety productivity quality and cost targets while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. You will also play a strategic role in shaping the sites production strategy and supporting wider site leadership goals.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day management of the Production department ensuring full compliance with health safety and environmental standards
Plan organise and control production activities to meet operational KPIs
Implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and training programs
Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with AkzoNobel ALPS and HSE maturity
Monitor and control operational and capital expenditure within budget
Ensure timely and effective execution of daily Tier 1 and Tier 2 meetings
Develop and communicate the sites Production strategy in alignment with AkzoNobel corporate standards
Stay abreast of relevant UK regulations and ensure best practices are followed
Recruit coach appraise and develop team members promoting a high-performance culture
Handle team management activities including training absence shift patterns and performance management
Promote effective problem-solving at the appropriate operational levels with clear escalation processes
Job Requirements
Proven senior-level management experience in a manufacturing environment ideally within paint milling or mixing operations
Excellent communication and people leadership skills
Strong coaching and influencing capabilities to lead change effectively
Confident in budgetary control and IT-literate
Demonstrated success in applying LEAN manufacturing and engineering improvement practices
Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced multi-batch production environment
Strong understanding of current regulations and continuous improvement methodologies
A team player with the experience and capabilities to contribute to senior site leadership
What Sets You Apart
Strategic thinker with hands-on leadership style
Highly motivated by continuous improvement and operational excellence
Focused on team development and maintaining a culture of compliance and performance
Brings a track record of delivering strong business outcomes through structured problem-solving and collaboration
NEBOSH qualification would be advantageous
What We Offer at AkzoNobel
We offer excellent personal development opportunities and roles with depth breadth and real impact. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Competitive salary (depending on experience)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Income protection and life assurance
Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centres
Company pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Product discounts
Flexible benefits including Gymflex dental cover retail cards and more
We support a healthy work-life balance and promote mental wellbeing. Flexible working options may be considered for this role.
Join a company thats been inventing the future for over two centuriesapply now and help shape whats next.
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At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when our organization all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or disability.
Requisition ID:48169
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
