Production and Maintenance Manager

Production and Maintenance Manager Gateshead 50,000 - 60,000 depending on experience An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production and Maintenance Manager to join a growing food packaging manufacturer in Gateshead. This Production and Maintenance Manager position will play a key role in developing and leading a new extrusion operation, driving performance, reliability and continuous improvement. The successful Production and Maintenance Manager will oversee daily production operations, maintenance activities and equipment performance within a 24/7 manufacturing environment. This Production and Maintenance Manager will be responsible for maximising OEE, reducing downtime, improving production efficiency and ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety. The ideal Production and Maintenance Manager will have a strong background in plastics extrusion, maintenance management and process optimisation, alongside proven experience leading manufacturing teams. Key Responsibilities: Lead extrusion production and maintenance activities. Drive OEE, throughput and efficiency improvements. Implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies. Conduct root cause analysis to eliminate recurring issues. Monitor KPIs including scrap, downtime and productivity. Ensure GMP, food packaging and Health and Safety compliance. Develop and support production teams within a continuous manufacturing operation. Requirements: Previous experience as a Production and ..... full job details .....