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Production Manager

About Crown
 

Crown Holdings, Inc., is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.
 

It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.
 

Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.
 

About this opportunity

We are looking to hire a Production Manager, reporting to the Plant Manager, based at our recently built site in Peterborough, UK.

 

This is an incredible opportunity to join Crown Peterborough as the site becomes more established following it’s opening in 2023. 

 

The Peterborough Plant is dedicated to beverage-can manufacturing with state-of-the-art technology capable of producing upwards of a billion cans per annum. The Peterborough Plant is a key site within the Crown Bevcan Europe & Middle East division. The Plant operates 24 hours per day on a continuous shift system, 360 days per annum and employs over 200 people.

 

As leader of the Production Engineering Team, you will improve all standards of the manufacturing processes in relation to quality, cost, and efficiency.
 

Main Responsibilities
•    Setting up and exhibiting high standards for influencing behaviours to drive and support a culture of excellence across the team in daily activities, as well as in continuous improvement projects
•    Exceed the Plant’s KPI targets with focus on safety, product quality, line efficiency spoilage, and raw material usage
•    Ensure effective communication at all levels whilst providing up-to-date information and feedback to relevant parties

 

Required Education and Qualifications
•    Qualified to degree level in a relevant subject
•    Industrial / Mechanical Engineering background
 

Required Knowledge and Experience
•    At least 5 years’ experience in structuring and leading Production teams in a manufacturing environment

 

Beneficial Knowledge and Experience
•    Good knowledge of Statistical Process Control methodology
•    Lean Six-Sigma certification
 

Required Skills and Competencies
•    Proven record of communicating clearly and concisely at all levels
•    Demonstrable logical approach with high level of problem-solving and effective decision-making skills
•    A self-starter and an effective team player with strong leadership and interpersonal skills
•    Hands-on approach when necessary, combined with an excellent knowledge of high-speed production requirements
•    Demonstrable People Management skills

What Crown Offers You

  • The opportunity to build a career in a multi-cultural environment
  • To be rewarded fairly and promoted based on merit and performance  
  • Professional and personal development through training and work experiences 
  • Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
     

Join us and become part of an international team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

 

Working Together
Accessibility, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are key features of Crown’s culture of Working Together. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment where everyone is represented. 

We strive to promote psychological safety, allowing colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work and ultimately generate a sense of belonging at Crown.

 

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Production Manager

Requisition ID:  3009
Location: 

Peterborough, GB, PE2 7LB

Functional Area:  Manufacturing
Experience Level:  Executive
Type of Contract:  Permanent

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