Production Manager – Engineering & Manufacturing Location: East Sussex Salary: £45,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday (Early Friday Finish) Job Type: Permanent An established engineering and manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee its production operations, ensuring manufacturing targets, quality standards and delivery schedules are achieved. This is a hands-on management role requiring strong leadership, excellent communication skills and the ability to plan, organise and manage a busy engineering production environment. Experience within electrical engineering, switchgear or electromechanical manufacturing would be advantageous but is not essential. Key Responsibilities Manage daily production operations, workshop personnel and manufacturing schedules. Lead, motivate and develop production teams. Plan and coordinate labour, materials and resources to meet delivery targets. Monitor production performance, quality and manufacturing costs. Oversee stores, stock control and materials management. Drive continuous improvement, efficiency and Health & Safety standards. Liaise effectively with engineering, commercial and senior management teams. Skills & Experience Proven Production Manager experience within engineering or manufacturing is essential. Excellent communication, leadership and people management skills. Strong production planning, scheduling and organisational abilities. Good understanding of manufacturing processes and quality standards. Experience with ERP/MRP manufacturing systems would be advantageous. A practical, proactive and hands-on approach. Benefits £45,000 salary. 37.5-hour working week with a 12:15pm Friday finish. Good company pension contribution. Cycle to Work Scheme. Training and development opportunities. Interested? Please apply with your CV or contact for a confidential discussion
Production Manager employer: Hudson Shribman
Join a leading manufacturing company in the South East that values innovation and employee development, offering a supportive work culture where early-career engineers can thrive. With competitive salaries, bonuses, and a focus on hands-on experience in automation and controls, this role provides an excellent platform for growth and skill enhancement in a dynamic environment. Embrace the opportunity to collaborate with experienced teams and contribute to exciting projects that shape the future of industrial applications.
