Senior Production Manager

Our Herbert Parkinson textile factory in Darwen, Lancashire, has been part of the John Lewis Partnership since 1953, and ever since it’s been a thriving example of UK design, quality and craftsmanship, with Partners investing pride back into the business they own.

What’s the role about?

As part of the Herbert Parkinson Management Team, you will be accountable for leading and managing a team of production managers to deliver the operational plan inline with budget assumptions. You will be responsible for all aspects of operational performance: production efficiency, achievement of SLA’s, Quality & performance management, within the Windows manufacturing business unit, contributing to the overall achievement of business KPIs.

This role is a fixed term contract until November 2023.

What will you be doing?

• You will work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders, including the Planning team to deliver operational results inline with budget & Quality: to drive consistent levels of high Quality of finished products leaving the site.

• Support the development of Strategic planning of operational capability - machinery, skills and process to drive our Lean, Simple, Fast ambitions.

• Responsible for cascading strategic plans, sharing the vision & driving associated activities.

• Develop & support Managers, Partners and team performance through the active use of coaching and mentoring from yourself and other stakeholders.

• Promote a positive Health & Safety and Continuous Improvement culture, ensuring high standards of housekeeping are maintained.

What you’ll have

• Experience of leading teams in a manufacturing environment

• Demonstrable experience of translating strategic plans into operational business activities

• Relevant experience in working in textile manufacturing

• An understanding of lean manufacturing principles

What else could you bring?

• Relevant experience in working in soft furnishings manufacturing

• Demonstrable experience of lean manufacturing tools & techniques

Application process:

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Please note:

We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early.

Working in Partnership for a happier world - our shared Purpose that guides us in everything we do and inspires 3 important principles; happier people, happier business, happier world. The John Lewis Partnership is a truly unique business, one that seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of everyone.

The Partnership supports agile and flexible working practices, such as when, where and how we work. We have several different ways to work flexibly, including part-time, flexible or compressed hours, and job sharing. You’ll have the opportunity to discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview and, where it is operationally practicable, they’ll do all they can to accommodate your needs.