Production Manager

We are looking to recruit an experienced, hands-on Production Manager for an ongoing contract within an established engineering and manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical manufacturing, preferably with practical experience or a sound technical understanding of electrical wiring, control panels, electrical assembly or electromechanical equipment.

We are particularly interested in speaking with strong, shop-floor-focused Production Managers who demonstrate excellent core management skills and understand the importance of visible leadership, effective supervision, accountability, productivity and getting the best from their teams.

This position requires someone who is comfortable being actively involved in daily manufacturing operations, managing people, resolving production issues and ensuring that work is completed safely, efficiently, to the required quality standards and within agreed timescales.

Key Responsibilities

* Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of manufacturing and production operations.

* Lead, manage, motivate and develop production teams, maintaining high standards of performance and accountability.

* Ensure production schedules are achieved, managing labour, resources and priorities effectively.

* Maintain a strong and visible presence on the shop floor, supporting supervisors and production personnel.

* Oversee electrical wiring, assembly and associated manufacturing activities, ensuring the required quality and technical standards are maintained.

* Monitor productivity, output, quality and delivery performance, identifying and resolving issues promptly.

* Ensure production teams work effectively to engineering drawings, specifications, procedures and manufacturing instructions.

* Work closely with planning, engineering, purchasing, quality and other departments to maintain efficient production flow.

* Identify production bottlenecks and implement practical improvements to manufacturing processes.

* Manage staffing levels, absence, performance, training and development.

* Promote a culture of good housekeeping, health and safety, quality and personal responsibility.

* Maintain effective communication across the manufacturing operation, ensuring employees understand their priorities and expectations.

* Maintain high standards of conduct, accountability and performance through clear expectations and consistent management.

* Take ownership of operational problems, making sound decisions and ensuring appropriate corrective action is taken.

Skills and Experience Required

* Proven experience in production or manufacturing management within an engineering or technical manufacturing environment.

* A background in electrical manufacturing, wiring, electrical assembly, control panel manufacturing or electromechanical production would be highly advantageous.

* Strong practical understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning and shop-floor operations.

* Demonstrable experience of managing production teams, supervisors and manufacturing personnel.

* Excellent core people-management skills, including setting expectations, managing performance, maintaining standards and developing teams.

* Ability to interpret production schedules, manage resources and consistently achieve manufacturing targets.

* Confident working with engineering, quality and supply chain departments to resolve production issues.

* A practical, solutions-focused approach with the ability to make decisions and take responsibility.

* Good understanding of quality standards, health and safety and continuous improvement.

* Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.

The Person

We are looking for a capable, confident manufacturing leader who understands people as well as production.

The successful candidate will be someone who builds the respect and confidence of manufacturing teams through practical knowledge, fairness, consistency and a willingness to get involved.

You will be comfortable managing skilled tradespeople, technicians and assembly personnel, setting clear expectations and ensuring that everyone understands what needs to be achieved.

You will demonstrate strong organisational skills, effective communication and the ability to manage the day-to-day challenges of a busy manufacturing environment.

We are particularly interested in candidates who take a practical approach to management, are comfortable making decisions and understand the importance of maintaining production standards, meeting delivery commitments and supporting their teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Production Manager who enjoys the operational side of manufacturing, takes pride in running an organised and productive shop floor and understands that effective leadership involves much more than managing KPIs.

Candidates with practical experience or a strong technical understanding of electrical wiring, electrical assembly or electromechanical manufacturing are particularly encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

* Canteen

* Casual dress

* Discounted or free food

* Free parking

* On-site parking
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed