At British Gypsum we’re looking for a Production Manager to work in our Robertsbridge Plant, inspiring our Operational Team to perform to the best of their ability whilst continuously improving site performance and ensuring safety is top priority.

This Production Manager role will be a part of the wider Senior Leadership Team. You’ll ideally be from a manufacturing or engineering background with experience of delivering WCM techniques to improve production. You’ll be an inspirational leader who will drive the site forward and coach and mentor your team to do the same!

British Gypsum is part of Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions (SGIS). Much of Britain has been built with British gypsum. Gypsum is the vital raw material at the heart of our plaster and plasterboard, and much of it is mined, milled and made in Britain. We have been mining gypsum for more than 150 years, a heritage we’re very proud of.

This is a Monday – Friday role based fully on-site, however we can be flexible with our start and finish times to suit your circumstances. We do ask that in return you are willing to be flexible outside of these hours and be contactable, inevitably in a 24/7 operation emergencies do occur, and we may need to get hold of you outside of office hours.

What we’re looking for:

• Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent
• Significant experience in fast-paced manufacturing/production
• Experience in a unionised manufacturing/production management environment
• A strong leader with a proven track record of engaging teams to achieve desired results
• Background in Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing/WCM
• A health and safety mindset with experience in leading proactive safety behaviours

What you will be doing:

• Drive the plant performance and address losses by applying World Class Manufacturing (WCM) tools
• Execution of the medium-term plans for the area, applying for Capex for projects
• Uses data to analyse and forecast, ensuring that maintenance plan/activities are adjusted as required and that time is used effectively.
• Drives a safe and sustainable working environment
• Develop colleagues, identifying future talent as well as skills gaps and putting succession plans in place

Are British Gypsum and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?

Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

The world of work is changing. At Saint-Gobain, we’re always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We’ll happily discuss any need you might have for this role: flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or anything else that matters to you. We can’t promise to meet every request when we’re recruiting. But we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!