Senior Production manager
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | Arnold Nottingham, NG5 8PZ |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | FEB20263942 |
Summary
WE ARE 200 years of history and over 2000 employees strong. WE ARE a business loaded with opportunity and career progression.WE ARE innovators, designers, makers and engineers who manufacture and provide smart, efficient, and effective building products and solutions.Through our customer relationships, diverse building product range and solutions, we enable the creation of inspirational homes, places and spaces for us all to live and work better. With eight core product categories, underpinned by expert design and technical services, we work with architects, builders, merchants and the wider construction supply chain to build the face of Britain.We are fully committed to a net zero future and continue to invest in expertise and product development to manufacture more efficiently and sustainably. We pride ourselves on leading for new, innovative and sustainable products and solutions, both for today and for a new era of building.To support our progress, we are currently recruiting for a Senior Production Manager to come and join our team at our Dorket Head Factory.The senior production manager will ensure that a consistent approach is developed with regards to factory operations, supporting and developing the production managers and their teams to ensure safe and efficient operations by managing self, employees and contractors to exceed Ibstock standards in safety, health, environment, quality, engagement, development, customer service, production and cost.Responsibilities:Ensure close liaison, understanding and team working between factory operatives and all other departments to achieve performance targets and production schedules, notifying the Factory Manager in a timely fashion of any potential shortfalls/ changes to schedule /problems /opportunities and proposed solutions.To provide strong leadership in your area of responsibility and ensure deadlines are met.Deputise for the Factory Manager.Take leadership in identifying and implementing initiatives that provide Continuous Improvement and Best Practice and assist the factory manager in implementing and sustaining Continuous Improvement & Best practiceAssist the Production Managers in establishing shift patterns and arranging break/ holiday/ training / relief cover in order to meet operational demands.Provide close and effective management for activities at the factory to ensure Safety, Health, and Environmental conformance.Ensure that all production records are correctly filled in as required in a timely manner in line with business requirements and are in line with the required level of data quality.Liaise with engineering manager to develop maintenance plan integrated with the operationAssist the factory Manager and the Engineering Manager to develop CapEx plans and improvements for the wider siteQualifications and experience required:IOSH Preferable.Senior Management Experience of working in a fast-moving factory environment.Leading a multi discipline team to safely produce high quality products efficiently whilst maintaining plant in excellent working order.Team and self-development in a supportive and engaging environment.Confidence, resilience and driveTechnical knowledge of heavy plant and fast-moving manufacturing processes.Ability to quickly learn new production techniques and manufacturing improvement processes and coach others.Integration of department targets into site vision.Think you can make a difference? WE ARE your future.More details:Full time, permanent roleCompetitive salaryDigicare+ Provided by Aviva10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General3x life insuranceShare Save scheme eligibilityFull access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family membersAccess to high street retail discounts platform - with access to discounts at Tesco, Asda, etc…Personal development and career progression opportunitiesOur commitment to diversity and inclusion?Excited about the role, but your past experience or qualifications don’t perfectly match everything in the job description? We would encourage you to still apply. Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Ibstock Plc we are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or other future roles across the Ibstock Group.Ibstock Plc are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.