Production Manager – Day/Night Shift

Join a Creative, Fast-Paced Print & Packaging Team!

Curtis Packaging is an award-winning carton manufacturer, specialising in creating premium, sustainable packaging that stands out. With over 80 years of experience and a strong focus on the beauty and personal care sectors, we work with some of the most iconic brands to create packaging that makes an impact. Based in Redhill, Surrey, we’re FSC, B Corp accredited, and offer expert capabilities in finishes like embossing, foiling, and composite printing. Driven by innovation, quality, and a commitment to sustainability, our expert team bring our customers packaging visions to life with precision, creativity and care.

Are you an experienced Production Manager with a passion for operational excellence and team leadership?

We are currently looking for a driven and capable individual to lead our production operations, ensuring efficiency, quality and continuous improvement across our manufacturing processes.

As a Production Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the production floor, managing teams, optimising workflows and ensuring all output meets our high quality standards and customer expectations.

Day & Night Shift Opportunities

We are recruiting for two Productions Managers to join our day and night shift teams.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead, manage and develop production teams to achieve performance, quality and safety targets.
• Monitor and improve production processes, identifying opportunities for increased productivity and reduced waste.
• Ensure all machinery and equipment are operating effectively to minimise downtime.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure seamless operations.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, implementing best practices and lean manufacturing principles.
• Maintain and promote strict adherence to health & safety, quality and environmental standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a Production Manager or similar leadership role within print, packaging or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of print and packaging processes, ideally including die cutting, finishing and carton production.
• Demonstrate ability to lead, motivate and develop teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong focus on quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Confident communicator with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Flexible and proactive approach, with a willingness to adapt to business needs.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary with performance-related incentives.
• Modern, fast-paced production environment.
• Supportive and experienced leadership team.
• Training and development opportunities for career growth.

If you are a natural leader who doesn’t just spot problems, you solve them before they hit the floor and are looking for a role with real responsibility that gives the senior leadership team total confidence that “it’s handled” we’d love to hear from you.

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