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Production Manager – Ibstock Plc
WE ARE 200 years of history and over 2,000 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 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 with new, innovative, and sustainable products and solutions, both for today and a new era of building.
About the Role
To support our progress, we are currently recruiting for a Production Manager to join our team at our Dewsbury factory in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9EF.
Main Responsibilities
- The development and promotion of Company, Factory, and team plans through effective communication and their focused implementation to achieve defined objectives
- People Management: motivation and structured development of the team through performance reviews to ensure delivery of objectives through team working
- Application of the Ibstock Manufacturing System to deliver Continuous Improvement across all areas of Manufacturing
- Implementation of, and adherence to, all Company and Factory control procedures to ensure compliance with statutory requirements in Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality
- Collection, assimilation and analysis of production and process data, and its effective use to develop and achieve key targets and objectives
- Development of systems and standards to deliver world-class housekeeping standards, using the 5S principles
- Procurement of production materials, goods, and services within defined areas of the production environment
- Effective interdepartmental liaison to achieve defined objectives
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Essential Qualifications & Experience
- A proven track record in a continuous manufacturing environment at the advertised level or above
- A high degree of self-motivation
- Ability to self-manage and adjust to evolving business needs
- Ability to understand, accept, and achieve targets and deadlines
- Strong organisational skills, including efficient planning and implementation of systems and procedures
- Leadership and people management skills, with the ability to build, motivate, develop, and improve the team
- Demonstrated ability to implement structured problem-solving techniques
- Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across all departments and levels of the business
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Benefits
- Full time, permanent role
- Competitive salary
- Digicare+ (via Aviva)
- 10% matched pension (administered by Legal & General)
- 3× life insurance
- Eligibility for Share Save scheme
- Full access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members
- Access to high-street retail discount platform (Tesco, Asda, etc.)
- Personal development and career progression opportunities
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Excited about the role but unsure about your fit? At Ibstock Plc, we encourage applications regardless of a perfect match with the job criteria. Research shows that people from minority groups often reconsider applying due to non-alignment with the list. We believe in belonging, empowerment, and authenticity—offering a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
Ibstock Plc is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates will be considered purely based on merit, with no regard to:
- Gender
- Gender identity or expression
- Sexual orientation
- Race
- Religion
- National origin
- Disability
- Age
Job Details
- Salary: Competitive
- Reference: JUN20264394
- Job Type: Permanent
- Expires: Mon, Jul 13, 2026
- Location: Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England
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