Production Manager in Southampton

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We are using and creating technology to transform operations at sea to enable people and the planet to thrive.

We are open-minded and fearless in our approach to innovation and don't believe in boundaries. We challenge everything and have massive ambitions to drag aging industries into the tech era.

We take safety, equality and education very seriously, and our responsibilities don't stop at our front door. Our business is built on the belief that there's definitely a more environmentally responsible way to operate at sea.

We employ people who share our core values. We expect our people to be courageous, trustworthy, and conscientious, driven by a desire to do the right thing. We strive for excellence, work collaboratively, and are genuinely excited by our work.

We offer opportunities for our people to develop beyond their role and span a multitude of disciplines. These are open to all, regardless of background and experience level. Working with us means being part of a team that is harnessing technology and creativity to disrupt a traditional industry.

We are not your average workplace.

The Production Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient and predictable delivery of manufacturing and assembly activities, while supporting integration and test across Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs), associated payloads and supporting equipment.

The role will lead production operations, ensuring products are delivered on time, to budget and to the required quality standards. The Production Manager will establish and maintain production systems, processes and controls that enable the organisation to scale from preliminary builds to repeatable low-volume and medium-volume manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning and Delivery

• Own the end-to-end production plan for all products and projects
• Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with customer delivery milestones
• Ensure materials, tooling, facilities and labour resources are available to meet build requirements
• Monitor production performance against cost, schedule and quality targets
• Manage production risk and recovery plans where delivery is threatened

Manufacturing Operations

• Lead all workshop assembly, integration and test activities
• Ensure efficient utilisation of production facilities, equipment and personnel
• Drive standardisation of manufacturing processes and build methods
• Establish and maintain production routings
• Support Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) activities

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop technicians, electricians and workshop personnel
• Manage recruitment, training and competency development
• Establish clear objectives and performance expectations
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement

Quality and Configuration Control

• Ensure production activities comply with quality management requirements
• Implement inspection and test plans
• Support configuration management and build traceability
• Manage non-conformance reporting and corrective actions
• Drive root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives

Supply Chain and Inventory Management

• Work closely with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to ensure material availability
• Monitor inventory levels and production shortages
• Support supplier development and production readiness reviews
• Manage production-related supplier issues and escalations

Facilities, Tooling and Equipment

• Ensure production facilities are maintained and fit for purpose
• Define tooling, equipment and infrastructure requirements
• Support investment cases for production capability expansion
• Manage calibration, maintenance and asset control processes

Health, Safety and Environmental Management

• Ensure compliance with all HSE policies and procedures
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout production operations
• Conduct regular workplace inspections and risk assessments
• Ensure safe systems of work are implemented and maintained

Continuous Improvement

• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles
• Drive productivity, quality and cost improvements
• Develop production KPIs and visual management systems
• Lead improvement projects across manufacturing operations

Key Deliverables

• On-time delivery of customer products
• Production schedule adherence
• Manufacturing cost reduction initiatives
• Production readiness reviews completed
• Quality and acceptance targets achieved
• Resource and capacity plans maintained
• Continuous improvement

Salary: The salary varies for this position as we are recruiting in multiple regional locations and job grades. The salary process is based on skills, abilities, and experience required.

What you can expect:

At Ocean Infinity, we believe in creating equal opportunities for all, celebrating each and everyone’s differences. We are driven by transforming the industry, through our technology, thoughts, behaviours and actions. Being inclusive and respectful to all is fundamental to who we are. It is the right thing to do and enables innovation and creativity to thrive.

There is more work to be done, and we know that we aren’t perfect, but our commitment to these values is unwavering. They are central to our mission and the impact we have on the industry, meaning, we cannot live without them.