Production Manager in Southampton

Production Manager based in Fareham, Hampshire

Are you an experienced production leader with a background in engineering and a passion for driving performance and innovation? My client is seeking a Production Manager based in Fareham, Hampshire to take ownership of site production, leading a skilled team in delivering high-quality, efficient output.

Key Responsibilities for the Production Manager based in Fareham, Hampshire

• Lead and develop production, materials, and logistics teams to achieve targets.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety standards are met.
• Partner closely with Engineering to support product development and knowledge transfer.
• Drive process improvements using data-driven insights (VSM, SPC, etc.).
• Ensure effective material management and smooth production flow.
• Report on production performance, delivery schedules, and KPIs.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

About the Production Manager based in Fareham, Hampshire

You\’ll be a proactive and strategic leader, comfortable balancing hands-on production oversight with long-term process and people development.

Requirements:

• 5+ years\’ experience managing production in a high-tech or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical or electronic production processes.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead within a growing, technology-driven organisation where innovation, collaboration, and quality are at the heart of everything we do.