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 in Hove employer: RGS Global
Join a leading precision engineering and manufacturing company that values quality and employee development. With competitive pay, 28 days of holiday, and a supportive work culture, this role offers you the chance to grow your skills in a collaborative environment while ensuring the highest standards of quality in production. Experience working with advanced inspection equipment and be part of a team that prioritises excellence and innovation.
