Production Manager - Corrugator About the role As Production Manager - Corrugator, you will hold end-to-end responsibility for one of the most critical assets on site. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will lead large, multi-skilled shift teams operating in a fast-paced, safety-critical manufacturing environment, where performance, reliability and quality are paramount.You will be accountable for delivering consistent operational excellence across safety, quality, cost, delivery and people, ensuring the corrugator operates at optimum efficiency while meeting demanding customer requirements. This role requires a strong balance of technical understanding, data-driven decision-making and visible leadership on the shop floor.Working closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Technical teams, you will play a key role in improving asset reliability, optimising material usage and embedding standardised working practices. You will be expected to challenge existing ways of working, drive continuous improvement using Lean and DS Smith Way principles, and develop the capability and engagement of your teams.This is a high-impact leadership role suited to an experienced manufacturing leader who thrives in a complex, high-output environment and is motivated by improving performance through people, process and disciplined execution. Key Responsibilities Provide strong, visible leadership to multi-shift teams, driving high performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost and engagementEnsure the corrugator operates safely and efficiently, delivering customer requirements on time, in full and to specificationWork in close partnership with the Engineering Manager to maximise asset reliability through effective calibration, preventive maintenance and operator-led asset careOptimise corrugator process parameters including temperatures, starch usage, feed rates, nip points and board strength to improve yields, productivity and material optimisationAnalyse performance data and KPIs to identify trends, root causes and improvement opportunities, turning insight into measurable actionsDrive Lean Manufacturing and DS Smith Way methodologies, applying Pareto (80/20) thinking to prioritise high-impact improvementsCollaborate with Planning, Logistics and Scheduling teams to optimise production plans, reel store operations and shift effectivenessDevelop capability within the corrugator teams through coaching, training, performance reviews and structured development plansEnsure quality standards and procedures are consistently applied, working closely with the Quality Manager to reduce internal NCRs and customer complaintsWork with Country and Divisional Technical Excellence teams to implement best practice and support technical problem solving What we're looking for Proven leadership experience within a corrugated manufacturing environmentStrong technical understanding of corrugator operations, steam systems, starch formulations and board performanceA data-driven, improvement-focused leader with experience managing multi-shift teamsExcellent communication skillsProficient at using Microsoft Excel, Word and OutlookAbility to prioritise and problem solveWhat we can offer you:Competitive salaryQualifying Sick Pay schemePension scheme & Life insuranceShare Save schemeIncome Protection25 days holiday plus Bank HolidaysEmployee Assistance ProgrammeVirtual GP, Occupational Health & free Flu vaccineCycle to Work and shopping discountsWe are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products.We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation,manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.\"#LI-SPJBRP1_UKTJ