Production Manager £60,000 - £65,000pa in Earls Colne

Come Join Our Team! We are a growing company that invests in our people, our products, and our technology. We offer real opportunities for career growth. Our salaries are competitive with the market, and we have a great benefits platform that includes a flexi holiday scheme, company sick pay, salary sacrifice pension, employee discount scheme, life assurance and a company bonus scheme together with a great positive culture!

Who We Are: Pulsar Measurement is part of the TASi Measurement group and is a worldwide leader in ultrasonic instrumentation for wastewater, industrial, and environmental markets. Since 1986 we have developed, manufactured and marketed industrial flow and level monitoring instruments including ultrasonic level transmitters, clamp‑on ultrasonic flow meters, and open channel flow meters.

The newly restructured TASi Measurement, our parent group, has successfully grown companies who consistently deliver world‑class products and services, focusing on our global customer needs in diverse market segments. TASi Measurement’s high repeat customer rate is due to an ability to remain close to our customers reinforced by providing local service and complete engineered solutions and problem solving. Join us on this exciting journey, as we continue to expand our business.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Operational Leadership
  • Lead day‑to‑day Production and Stores operations across relevant processes, including working closely with Planning, Procurement, Engineering and Quality to deliver on site objectives that achieve safety, quality, customer On Time in Full (OTIF) and cost targets.
  • Ensure adherence to documented manufacturing processes, work instructions, and control plans.
  • Work with the Stores Supervisor to ensure inventory management and stores processes are followed.
• Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing
  • Apply Lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, improve flow, reduce cycle times, increase throughput, and improve first past yield rates.
  • Lead and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen events, value stream mapping, 5S, standard work, and visual management.
  • Use data‑driven performance management, including KPIs, OEE, and root cause analysis, to drive sustained improvement.
• People Leadership & Capability Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors, team leaders, and operators, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous professional development.
  • Ensure training plans are in place to maintain operator competence and compliance with process and quality requirements.
  • Promote a positive safety and quality culture, ensuring Production and Stores teams work in accordance with quality, health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high professional standards.
• Quality & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with Institute of Printed Circuits (IPC) standards, customer specifications, and internal quality management systems.
  • Work closely with QHSE supporting corrective and preventive actions arising from audits, customer feedback, and non‑conformances.
  • Maintain robust process controls to achieve right‑first‑time performance.
• Planning & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Procurement and Customer Services to align production output with demand.
  • Support the Engineering team with Engineering Change Control process activities.
  • Identify capacity constraints and contribute to medium and longer‑term manufacturing strategies.

Position Requirements

• Experience & Skills
  • Proven experience in a production management or senior supervisory role within PCB manufacturing, electronics, or a similarly regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated understanding of controlled manufacturing environments and structured process management.
  • Strong working knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes or equivalent precision manufacturing environments.
  • Strong capability in performance management, problem‑solving, and structured root cause analysis.
  • Formal training and practical application of Lean manufacturing methodologies (e.g. Lean Manufacturing Certificate to at least Yellow Belt).
  • Effective communicator, able to engage shop‑floor teams and senior stakeholders.
  • Confident decision maker with the ability to balance quality, delivery, cost, and safety priorities.
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development in operational excellence.
• Personal Attributes
  • Results‑driven with a strong focus on operational excellence.
  • Calm, resilient, and professional under pressure.
  • Able to roll their sleeves up and get ‘stuck in.’
  • Continuous improvement mindset with a commitment to learning.
  • Able to challenge the ‘status quo’ bringing the team ‘with you.’
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline to at least HNC level.
  • Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) certification.
  • Leadership or management qualification or equivalent, (i.e. military experience to at least SNCO/WO level).
• Computer Skills
  • Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Outlook, Sharepoint.

Traits

• Ability to uphold Pulsar Measurement’s mission and vision. Must be accountable and adaptable to changing priorities, trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, cheerful, thrifty, and respectful.

Commitment To People And Planet

TASi Measurement is committed to fostering a sustainable and socially responsible environment. We believe that our success is not only measured by financial gains but also by the positive impact we have on our employees, communities, and the world around us. As part of our commitment to people, we strive to provide a supportive and inclusive workplace where every individual is valued, respected, and given equal opportunities to thrive. We prioritise the well‑being, safety, and personal development of our employees, recognising that they are the engine driving our success.