Engineering Production Manager

Automation Experts; Oakengates; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Profit share

Pension

Job summary

Automation Experts in Shropshire are seeking an experienced Engineering Production Manager to lead a low-volume, high-value manufacturing operation. You will plan production across machine build projects, manage budgets and drive continuous improvement.

The role offers £45,000-£55,000 plus 33 days holiday, profit share and a pension, with a focus on ISO 9001:2015 compliance, safety and quality across the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing production in a low-volume, high-value environment.
• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Production Management or related discipline.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S or Six Sigma.
• Good IT skills including ERP and scheduling/PM systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan production activity across a portfolio of machine build projects.
• Coordinate assembly activities to meet project schedules and deadlines.
• Manage production staff, contractors, equipment, materials and stock.
• Monitor labour costs against project budgets and manage overtime requirements.
• Identify and Escalate production, scheduling and budget concerns.
• Monitor and report on production efficiency and performance.
• Support engineering and project teams with technical, timing and scheduling issues.
• Lead weekly production review meetings with senior management.
• Ensure equipment meets required functional and aesthetic quality standards.
• Support customers and project teams during build visits and Factory Acceptance Tests.
• Manage team performance, appraisals, development and skills planning.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, housekeeping and organisation across the shop floor.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems.
• Support continuous improvement across production processes.

Skills

Leadership

ERP Systems

Lean Manufacturing

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP Software

MS Office

Scheduling Software

Job description

Engineering Production Manager

£45,000 - £55,000 + 33 Days Holiday, Profit Share, Pension

Shropshire. Ref: 25740

Are you an experienced Production Manager with a background in engineering or low-volume, high-value manufacturing?

Join an established engineering business specialising in the design, manufacture, installation and service of technically advanced product handling and drive & control systems for worldwide markets.

Engineering Production Manager - The Role

• Plan production activity across a portfolio of machine build projects.
• Coordinate assembly activities to meet project schedules and deadlines.
• Manage production staff, contractors, equipment, materials and stock.
• Monitor labour costs against project budgets and manage overtime requirements.
• Identify and Escalate production, scheduling and budget concerns.
• Monitor and report on production efficiency and performance.
• Support engineering and project teams with technical, timing and scheduling issues.
• Lead weekly production review meetings with senior management.
• Ensure equipment meets required functional and aesthetic quality standards.
• Support customers and project teams during build visits and Factory Acceptance Tests.
• Manage team performance, appraisals, development and skills planning.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, housekeeping and organisation across the shop floor.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems.
• Support continuous improvement across production processes.

Engineering Production Manager - The Person

We’re looking for an experienced Production Manager with a background in engineering or technically advanced manufacturing.

• Proven experience managing production, ideally within a low-volume, high-value environment.
• Experience building technically advanced equipment would be highly desirable.
• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Production Management or a related discipline.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Good understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S or Six Sigma.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and Health & Safety.
• Good IT skills, including ERP, scheduling/project management systems and MS Office.
• Strong communication, organisation and analytical skills.
• Confidence working with production data and identifying areas for improvement.
• Ability to challenge existing processes and drive continuous improvement.

Why Join?

• Lead production within a specialist engineering and machine-building environment.
• Work on technically advanced equipment for global markets.
• Take ownership of production planning, resources and project delivery.
• Opportunity to influence efficiency, quality and continuous improvement.
• 33 days' holiday from the start.
• Employee profit share scheme.
• Monday-Thursday 08:00-16:45, Friday 08:00-12:00.
• Pension scheme.
• Opportunity to lead and develop an experienced production team.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Production Manager with a background in engineering, machine building or low-volume manufacturing, this is an opportunity to take ownership of production delivery within a technically advanced engineering environment.

Located in Shropshire, this role would be commutable from Telford, Shrewsbury, Bridgenorth, Oswestry and other surrounding areas.

For further information please contactJohn Anderson