LV Switch Gear and Modular Production Manager

KES Group; Strabane; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company based in Strabane is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee all manufacturing activities and staff supervision. The successful candidate will play a key role in planning, controlling production schedules, and ensuring quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with over 5 years of management experience in production to join a forward-thinking organization with ambitious growth plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in production or operations management.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control the production schedule to meet targets.
• Supervise production staff and monitor performance.
• Oversee manufacturing processes to reduce expenses and increase productivity.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Production management experience

Leadership abilities

Problem-solving skills

Ability to meet deadlines

High standards of work

Mechanical or electrical qualification

Job description

LV Switch Gear and Modular Production Manager

Due to Company expansion, we are recruiting for a Production Manager within our Energi Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for all manufacturing related activities, staff supervision, managing resources, enforcing safety standards and collaborating with other departments such as Engineering, Scheduling, procurement and Logistics. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward‑thinking company with state‑of‑the‑art facilities and ambitious plans for the future.

Responsibilities

• Helping in the planning and control of the production schedule, to meet output targets.
• Supervising production staff, assigning roles and monitoring staff performance.
• Support recruitment teams on staffing needs, oversee ongoing production training and talent development.
• Overseeing manufacturing and production processes, while striving to reduce expenses and increase productivity.
• Ensuring adherence to quality standards and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• KPI Monitoring and reporting, to assist meeting company targets and drive continuous improvement.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in production/operations management for minimum 5 years, preferably in a similar industry.
• Strong Leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent problem solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines.
• Work to exceptionally high standards.
• Have a recognised mechanical or electrical qualification.

Further Information

Location: Strabane, Co Tyrone
Salary: Based on experience
Contract type: Permanent
Weekly hours: 40.5
Published date: 25/11/2025
Closing date: 05/01/2026
Worktime: Monday to Thursday, 7.30am – 5.00pm; Friday, 7.30am – 3.00pm