https://jobs.co.uk/job/production-manager-packaging-amp-print-kairos-recruitment--b1bdc123-8fc2-4ff7-8682-c8a21e1b5017 RSS feed for Production Manager - Packaging & Print at Kairos Recruitment. en-gb Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:08:56 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/production-manager-packaging-amp-print-kairos-recruitment--b1bdc123-8fc2-4ff7-8682-c8a21e1b5017 https://jobs.co.uk/job/production-manager-packaging-amp-print-kairos-recruitment--b1bdc123-8fc2-4ff7-8682-c8a21e1b5017 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Derby | Salary: Negotiable | Type: Permanent | Production Manager - Packaging Location: Derby Salary: Dependent on experience Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-5:30pm | Friday, 8:30am-3:00pm The Opportunity We are working exclusively with a successful and growing manufacturing business in Derby to recruit an experienced Production Manager. This is a key leadership position responsible for managing a production workforce of approximately 40 people across Print, Lamination and Conversion. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving safe, efficient and high-quality production, while developing the team and supporting the business through an exciting period of planned growth. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage and develop a team of approximately 40 production employees. Oversee Print, Lamination and Conversion operations. Drive performance against Safety, Delivery, Quality, Cost and People KPIs. Manage production planning, labour, machinery and resources. Lead daily production meetings and drive effective problem-solving. Champion Continuous Improvement, Right First Time (RFT) and 5S. Develop and maintain SOPs and best-practice processes. Support recruitment, training, development and successio... Permanent