Production Lead

Holt Engineering; Swanwick; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Holt Engineering in Swanwick, Hampshire, is seeking an experienced Production Lead to oversee a busy electronics manufacturing operation from SMT through to final dispatch. You will lead a hands-on team, drive performance, support continual improvement, ensure quality standards such as IPC 610, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Procurement.

The role offers an opportunity to develop teams, manage KPIs, and contribute to safe, efficient production with a strong focus on training and

Qualifications

• Experience leading electronics manufacturing teams.
• Experience overseeing SMT to final assembly.
• Knowledge of IPC 610 quality standards.
• Proficient in production planning and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a large manufacturing team to achieve production and quality targets.
• Oversee the complete manufacturing process from SMT through to final dispatch.
• Monitor production performance and resolve delays or bottlenecks.
• Communicate daily production plans and priorities across the team.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Stores and Procurement to ensure smooth flow.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Planning

Team development

Prioritisation

Education

IPC 610 knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Production planning software

Job description

Production Lead

Swanwick, Hampshire

£45,000 - £50,000 + Benefits

Full Time, Early finish Friday

Are you an experienced Production Lead, Production Supervisor or Manufacturing Team Leader with a background in electronics manufacturing?

We're looking for a hands‑on Production Lead to oversee a busy manufacturing operation, managing the complete production process from SMT through to final dispatch. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established and growing electronics manufacturer where you'll play a key role in driving performance, developing teams and ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

The Role

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you'll be responsible for leading production operations across multiple manufacturing processes, ensuring production targets, quality standards and customer requirements are consistently achieved.

You'll work closely with Engineering, Stores, Quality, Sales and Procurement, identifying bottlenecks, driving continuous improvement and ensuring production runs as efficiently as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a large manufacturing team to achieve production and quality targets.
• Oversee the complete manufacturing process from SMT through to final dispatch.
• Monitor production performance, identifying and resolving delays or bottlenecks.
• Communicate daily production plans and priorities across the manufacturing team.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Stores and Procurement to ensure smooth production flow.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with IPC quality standards and Health & Safety procedures.
• Monitor work‑in‑progress (WIP), production documentation and manufacturing KPIs.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training and performance management of production staff.
• Deputise for the Manufacturing Manager when required.

About You

You'll have significant experience leading production teams within an electronics manufacturing environment and be comfortable managing both people and production performance.

• Strong knowledge of SMT manufacturing through to final assembly and dispatch.
• Experience leading and developing manufacturing teams.
• A solid understanding of electronics manufacturing processes and quality standards (IPC 610 desirable).
• Experience using production planning systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to prioritise workload and make decisions in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Desirable Experience

• Lean Manufacturing
• 5S
• Six Sigma
• Continuous Improvement
• Production Planning
• Machine Management

If you're an experienced Production Lead, Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Production Team Leader, Manufacturing Team Leader or Manufacturing Shift Manager looking for your next opportunity within electronics manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.