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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 engagement Ensure the corrugator operates safely and efficiently, delivering customer requirements on time, in full and to specification Work in close partnership with the Engineering Manager to maximise asset reliability through effective calibration, preventive maintenance and operator-led asset care Opti