Print & Packaging Production Director – Central Scotland – £60k to £65k pa (depending on experience)

Job Description

Job Title: Print & Packaging Production Director

Salary: £60k to £65k pa (depending on experience)

A leading and award-winning player in print and packaging is looking to appoint a highly experienced Production Director to set and communicate goals, create and improve structure and processes, and facilitate the day to day running in order to ensure productivity. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for removing obstacles, solving problems and making sure things get done.

Responsibilities

Taking control of the production facility, you will have direct responsibility for the workforce, so we are looking for someone who has experience driving teams in a senior managerial role, working to high standards within a company providing either print or packaging services. Over years of experience within a similar position, you will have adopted the relevant communication and managerial skills to gain the respect of your audience and earn your right to become an authoritative figure on site. We are looking for a motivating leader who can create and develop a spirit of cooperation through employee involvement and development.

A strong working knowledge of lean/six sigma processes and experience in developing, leading and implementing manufacturing optimisation projects is critical for this head of production role. Your job will be to employ tools, and manage all activities for continuous improvement, performance enhancement and the accomplishment of business objectives.

We are looking for a Production Director who is ambitious, having the drive and determination to be an integral part of its long term success. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to think ahead, establishing efficient and appropriate courses of action; and prioritise and plan activities considering relevant factors. You must be ready to take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of your decisions made.

Qualifications

• Experience driving teams in a senior managerial role within print or packaging services.
• Strong working knowledge of lean/six sigma processes.
• Experience developing, leading and implementing manufacturing optimisation projects.
• Ability to employ tools and manage activities for continuous improvement and performance enhancement.
• Ambitious and driven, able to think ahead and prioritise activities.
• Ready to take initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of decisions.