Assistant Production Manager - Melamine Facing

Assistant Production Manager Melamine Facing Chirk, WrexhamFull-TimeAbout UsKronospan is seeking an experienced and driven Assistant Production Manager to join our Melamine Facing Department at our Chirk manufacturing site.This is an exciting opportunity for a production professional with a strong background in LEAN manufacturing, continuous improvement, and team leadership to play a key role within a highly automated production environment.Reporting directly to the Production Manager, you will support the day-to-day management and continuous improvement of the department, working closely with Shift Supervisors and a team of over 30 employees. You will help drive operational excellence, maximise efficiency, and maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance.Job Description:Support the Production Manager in the safe and efficient operation of the Melamine Facing Department.Lead and promote a culture of continuous improvement through LEAN manufacturing principles, Kaizen activities, and 5S methodologies.Work closely with Shift Supervisors to ensure production targets, quality standards, and operational KPIs are consistently achieved.Monitor production performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement sustainable solutions.Support workforce planning, resource allocation, and operational decision-making across the department.Drive process optimisation initiatives within a highly automated manufacturing environment.Ensure compliance with all ..... full job details .....