At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead production activities and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic electronics manufacturing environment.
- Company: Established electronics manufacturer known for quality and innovation across various high-tech sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, early finishes on Fridays, and a collaborative team culture.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and influence manufacturing performance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing company while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in electronics manufacturing and strong leadership abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Production Manager with a background in electronics manufacturing looking to take ownership of a busy production operation? We're working with a well-established electronics manufacturer that designs and produces bespoke electronic systems for customers across the Automotive, Rail, Aerospace, Military, Electric/Hybrid Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle sectors. Known for delivering high-quality products and building long-term customer relationships, they are looking to add a Production Manager to their Basingstoke team.
As a Production Manager, you'll join a collaborative business where continuous improvement is encouraged, quality is paramount, and you'll play a key role in driving manufacturing performance and team development.
Role and Responsibilities
- Leading daily production activities to ensure quality, cost and delivery targets are achieved
- Planning, scheduling and coordinating manufacturing operations and resources effectively
- Managing and developing production teams while promoting a culture of safety, accountability and collaboration
- Working closely with engineering, quality and supply chain teams to optimise manufacturing processes and resolve production issues
- Monitoring performance metrics, implementing continuous improvement initiatives and supporting strategic production planning
This Production Manager role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing electronics manufacturing environment.
Key Requirements
- Previous Production Manager experience within electronics manufacturing
- Strong understanding of Surface Mount and Conventional Assembly processes, with a hands-on approach
- Experience leading production teams and driving operational performance
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen or other continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience using ERP or manufacturing systems alongside production reporting and data analysis
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple departments
What They Can Offer You
- Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
- Location: Basingstoke
- Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:00am-3:30pm Friday
- Early finish every Friday
- Opportunity to work with customers across multiple high-technology industries
- Stable, growing business with a strong reputation for quality and innovation
- Collaborative team environment with opportunities to influence manufacturing performance and continuous improvement
This Production Manager role is ideal for someone looking to combine hands-on production leadership with process improvement and team development within an electronics manufacturing business.
If you like the sound of this Production Manager opportunity, simply click apply now. Need more information? Please contact Tom Schwartz for a confidential conversation.
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