Overview
In this hands-on leadership role, you will manage day-to-day production across two Melsonby facilities, aligning with engineering and other teams to deliver safe, on-time, and quality output. You will coach and develop production teams, optimize processes and capacity, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within a collaborative, value-driven culture. A key focus is improving manufacturing efficiency while supporting a sustainable, safer transport technology mission. You’ll lead from the shop floor with practical, impact-driven leadership.
Pay / Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Day off for your Birthday
- Company benefits and discounts
- Opportunities for professional development and learning
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Global technology business
Responsibilities
- Provide visible leadership on the shop floor across two sites
- Lead, develop and motivate production teams
- Build strong relationships and address employee concerns
- Develop product/process knowledge and support Design for Manufacture
- Identify issues and implement practical solutions
- Plan production schedules, capacity and resource use
- Monitor KPIs, quality and delivery targets
- Ensure manufacturing meets specifications and quality standards
- Collaborate with Engineering to improve processes and implement improvements
- Drive Lean, 5S and continuous improvement initiatives
- Manage production resources to support productivity, delivery and cost control
- Coordinate with internal teams on priorities and overdue orders
- Maintain Health & Safety standards and proactively manage risks
- Support recruitment, training and workforce development
- Coach and build capability within the production function
Key requirements
- Proven experience in a Production Manager or senior production leadership role
- Electro-mechanical or engineering-based manufacturing background
- Experience leading and developing production teams
- Experience in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing
- Strong understanding of technical drawings and manufacturing information
- Experience with root-cause analysis to resolve issues
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S and continuous improvement
- Experience using ERP systems, ideally SAP
- Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
- Strong communication across all levels
- Visible, approachable leadership on the shop floor
- visible and approachable leadership
- communication
- team coaching
- electro-mechanical manufacturing
- root-cause analysis
- Lean Manufacturing
Factory / Production Manager -Electrical / Mechanical Products employer: SWARCO
Swarco in Hemel Hempstead is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee growth and satisfaction. With hybrid working options and a strong focus on training, team members are empowered to develop their skills while contributing to the innovative Evolt Charging team, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful career path.
