About The Role
Role: Production Manager
Location: South Kirkby, WF9 3FD
Salary: £38,646.00
Hours a week: 45 hours
Days of work: Monday to Friday
Contract type: Permanent
Restore Datashred is one of the UK’s leading confidential shredding and secure data destruction providers. We help organisations protect their sensitive information through safe, compliant and efficient shredding services. With modern facilities and a strong safety culture, we offer a fast‑paced environment where people can grow and make an impact.
About the Role:
We’re looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead shredding, baling and material‑handling operations at our South Kirkby depot. Reporting to the Depot Manager, you’ll be responsible for production output, plant performance, labour efficiency and high standards of safety and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead daily production operations to meet tonnage and efficiency targets
Manage plant and equipment, ensuring safe use and minimal downtime
Drive continuous improvement in workflow and productivity
Maintain Health & Safety, Information Security and Quality standards
Lead and develop Supervisors and production teams
Monitor labour costs, consumables and cost‑per‑tonne
Produce operational reports and track KPIsWhat We’re Looking For:
Experience managing production or processing operations
Strong leadership of Supervisors and operational teams
Solid Health & Safety knowledge
Experience with plant and machinery
Strong planning, organisation and communication skills
Desirable: IOSH Managing Safely, FLT certificationSome of our benefits include:
Annual Leave – 23 days + bank holidays
Life Assurance – 2x basic annual salary
Bereavement Counselling – Support during difficult times
Free Onsite Parking
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential counselling via Health Assured
Eye Care Support – Free eye tests and up to £70 towards glasses for DSE users and drivers (includes retinal photography for drivers over 40)
Access to Stream - Stream is a financial wellbeing app that allows you to track your earnings in real time and access a percentage of your pay as soon as you’ve earned it. You can also save directly from your wages, set financial goals, and get money management tips, all designed to help you budget better and reduce financial pressure between paydays.
About The Company
Restore Commitment to Disability Confidence
We assess candidates based on their experience and suitability for the role, as outlined in their CV and application. You can let us know about any adjustments you may need via the application form.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability or health condition who meet the essential criteria, where it is fair and appropriate to do so
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