Production Manager

Orion Electrotech; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Fridays

Collaborative team environment

Opportunity to work across high-tech.

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is helping a well-established electronics manufacturer in Basingstoke recruit a Production Manager with hands-on leadership in surface mount and conventional assembly. You will lead daily production, drive continuous improvement, and develop teams while collaborating with engineering, quality and supply chain to meet targets.

In this role you will ensure safety, quality and delivery excellence, with a focus on manufacturing performance and people development in a growing

Qualifications

• Previous Production Manager experience within electronics manufacturing.
• Hands-on knowledge of Surface Mount and Conventional Assembly processes.
• Experience leading production teams and driving operational performance.
• Familiarity with Lean, 5S, Kaizen or other continuous improvement methods.
• Experience using ERP or manufacturing systems with production reporting and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Leading daily production activities to ensure quality, cost and delivery targets are achieved.
• Planning, scheduling and coordinating manufacturing operations and resources effectively.
• Managing and developing production teams while promoting safety, accountability and collaboration.
• Working with engineering, quality and supply chain to optimise processes and resolve issues.
• Monitoring performance metrics and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Production management

Electronics manufacturing

Lean manufacturing

5S/Kaizen

ERP / data analysis

People leadership

Job description

Production Manager

Are you an experienced Production Manager with a background in electronics manufacturing looking to take ownership of a busy production operation?

The Company

We're working with a well-established electronics manufacturer that designs and produces bespoke electronic systems for customers across the Automotive, Rail, Aerospace, Military, Electric/Hybrid Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle sectors. Known for delivering high-quality products and building long-term customer relationships, they are looking to add a Production Manager to their Basingstoke team.

As a Production Manager, you'll join a collaborative business where continuous improvement is encouraged, quality is paramount, and you'll play a key role in driving manufacturing performance and team development.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Production Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading daily production activities to ensure quality, cost and delivery targets are achieved
• Planning, scheduling and coordinating manufacturing operations and resources effectively
• Managing and developing production teams while promoting a culture of safety, accountability and collaboration
• Working closely with engineering, quality and supply chain teams to optimise manufacturing processes and resolve production issues
• Monitoring performance metrics, implementing continuous improvement initiatives and supporting strategic production planning

This Production Manager role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing electronics manufacturing environment.

Key Requirements

To be considered for this Production Manager role, you will need:

• Previous Production Manager experience within electronics manufacturing
• Strong understanding of Surface Mount and Conventional Assembly processes, with a hands-on approach
• Experience leading production teams and driving operational performance
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience using ERP or manufacturing systems alongside production reporting and data analysis
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple departments

What They Can Offer You

As the new Production Manager, you can expect:

• Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
• Location: Basingstoke
• Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:00am-3:30pm Friday
• Early finish every Friday
• Opportunity to work with customers across multiple high-technology industries
• Stable, growing business with a strong reputation for quality and innovation
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities to influence manufacturing performance and continuous improvement

This Production Manager role is ideal for someone looking to combine hands-on production leadership with process improvement and team development within an electronics manufacturing business.