Graduate Production Managers

Degrees disciplines required: Mechanical, Chemical, Polymer, Materials, Manufacturing Systems, Process Improvement, Product Development (or combinations of these)

Location: Varies and mobility and the ability to relocate are important - you can expect to have 3 jobs in next 7 years

If you are an enthusiastic graduate looking for an opportunity to develop whilst enhancing your qualifications through stimulating but demanding work we may be able to help. You should have a genuine interest in advanced extrusion, conversion, printing and recycling technologies and relish a challenge. Our business presents interesting challenges for the preservation of products, shelf life extension and environmental management amongst others.

Over the years we have offered graduates a great start in industry and many have now developed into high profile roles including graduates who now have operational responsibility for their own factories!

You will have a good standard degree in a technically biased subject, strong project management and analytical skills all of which will be complemented by the ability to deliver results, excellent communication skills and outstanding teamwork. It is essential to have a good understanding of business issues in a manufacturing environment not to mention a 'can do' attitude and plenty of drive.

The Graduate Programme is designed to meet both the needs of the graduate and the business and is therfore not prescriptive. It is likely that you will learn the production process from the grass roots and work on the shopfloor initially so that you can extrude, convert, print and recycle film. You will then develop in a production management, technical or engineering role that is designed to play to your strengths. A broad exposure to managers and directors will provide big opportunities to learn from the best in our industry and get yourself known.

Pay and Conditions

• Pay rates are set at local business level and rapid salary progression is expected once your contribution to the business produces value
• Employees work 37.5 - 40 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Employees can join the Group Personal Pension Plan and receive employer contributions/free life assurance cover
• All employees are included in the Profit Sharing Scheme
• Employees can participate in regular Save as You Earn Share Option Schemes
• Holidays are decided at local business level and all arrangements exceed legal minimums
• Company car provided where necessary to perform the job
• 'Family Friendly' policies including flexible working hours and childcare vouchers
• Combination of in house training from seasoned professionals and external training where identified for business reasons

This is a meritocracy and we can give you no promises. However if you demonstrate by your actions that you have what it takes then managerial and director roles are within your grasp within 5 - 10 years. 

This environment isn't for everyone but if you want an opportunity to learn, develop and contribute to the development of a highly focused commercial operation then we will be interested to hear from you.

Intake Schedule

We accept applications all year round. Please be advised applications are not restricted only to applicants who are currently graduating.

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