PM Production Manager

The Sofidel Group 

The Sofidel Group is one of the leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and domestic use worldwide. Established in 1966, the Group has subsidiaries in 13 countries – Italy, Spain, the UK, Ireland, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Greece, Romania and the USA – with more than 6,500 employees, net sales of 2,801 million Euros (2022) and a production capacity of over one million tonnes per year (1,440,000 tonnes in 2022). “Regina”, its most well-known brand, is present on almost all the reference markets. Other brands include: Sopalin, Le Trèfle, Hakle, Softis, Nalys, Cosynel, KittenSoft, Lycke, Nicky, Papernet. A member of the UN Global Compact and the international WWF Climate Savers programme, the Sofidel Group considers sustainability a strategic factor with regards to growth and is committed to reducing its impact on natural capital and maximising social benefits, setting as objective the creation of shared added value for all stakeholders. Sofidel’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets to 2030 have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to well-below 2°C, in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

PURPOSE To ensure the achievement of safety, quality and efficiency aims related to production in accordance with the Group’s policies.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the achievement of envisaged aims, by operating in compliance with: Safety, environmental and product’s safety provisions; ISO 9001 Quality System; Group’s policies
Manage the production personnel, including shift rotation
Organize the personnel’s technical training, testing their acquisition level
Collaborate with the Production Planning Office suggesting possible corrective actions
Ensure that the product is compliant with the assigned technical specifications
Collaborate with the Product Office in the permanent updating of technical specifications, signalling anomalies and suggesting alterations for an ongoing improvement
Participate in the activities to develop new products checking their technical feasibility and, if necessary, managing technical tests and sampling
Participate in the assessment of auxiliary raw materials by organizing and following their industrial tests
Promote the permanent improvement aimed at the optimisation of productive processes also through innovative solutions
Collaborate with the Maintenance in order to guarantee the correct functioning of productive lines
Supervise compliance with safety provisions
Contribute to the creation of new products
Responsible for the collaborators’ professional growth, valorisation and motivation
Promote a safety, quality and environment -bound corporate culture
Promote the Corporate Principles and Values  

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE WITHIN A UK COMPANY:

Relevant experience within a paper manufacturing environment
A proven track record in managing employees in a manufacturing environment
Experience Liaising with internal and external stakeholders  

CANDIDATES WITH THE FOLLOWING WILL BE AT AN ADVANTAGE:

A relevant degree
Excellent communication skills
Proficient at using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
Ability to prioritise and problem solve PACKAGE/BENEFITS:

Competitive Salary
Company Sick Pay
Pension contribution plus salary sacrifice option
Private Health Insurance
Life Assurance (3x annual salary)
Discount on Company products
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)