Production Manager

3dpersonnels; Derry and Strabane District; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friday early finish

Private medical insurance

Life assurance (3x salary)

Employer pension contribution

30 days annual leave

Professional development & training

Job summary

3dpersonnels is seeking an experienced Production Manager for a permanent role in Co. Derry. You will lead a large switchgear production operation, manage ~120 staff through Team Leaders, and drive safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Reporting to Operations Director, you’ll shape performance and engage frontline leaders in a growing facility. The role offers a salary of £60,000 - £65,000 DOE with benefits, private medical insurance, life assurance, pension contributions and 30 days

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Manager or similar senior leadership role in manufacturing.
• Experience leading large production teams through Team Leaders, Supervisors or Line Managers.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, capacity management and KPI-driven performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Team Leaders and production personnel to meet targets.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivity metrics.
• Manage production planning, labour and resources to meet deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, procurement and logistics to optimise performance.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement improvements; champion Lean/5S.
• Support recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting and capacity growth.

Skills

Production management

Team leadership

ERP/MRP systems

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Health and safety

Education

Engineering degree

Manufacturing qualification

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Quality management tools

Job description

Are you an experienced Production Manager with a strong background in manufacturing leadership? Do you thrive in fast-paced engineering environments and have a passion for driving safety, quality, performance, and continuous improvement?
We are looking a Production Manager (Switchgear Manufacturing) in Co. Derry for a full-Time, permanent role.
£60,000 - £65,000 + Benefits,

Due to continued growth, our client, a highly respected and innovative engineering manufacturer serving critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Production Manager to lead a large-scale switchgear production operation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you’ll play a key role in shaping production performance, developing frontline leaders, and delivering operational excellence across a growing manufacturing facility.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will take responsibility for leading day-to-day manufacturing operations within a busy switchgear production environment.
Managing a team of Team Leaders and overseeing a production workforce of approximately 120 employees, you will ensure the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of high-quality products while driving a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop Team Leaders and production personnel to achieve operational targets.
• Drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivity metrics.
• Manage production planning, labour allocation, resources and workflow to meet customer and project deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Stores, Logistics and Project teams to optimise operational performance.
• Monitor and report on key production KPIs, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions where required.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, capacity constraints, material shortages and quality issues.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement initiatives and waste reduction projects.
• Support recruitment, training, succession planning and performance management activities.
• Contribute to operational strategy, budget control and long-term capacity planning initiatives.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, or similar senior leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading large production teams through Team Leaders, Supervisors or Line Managers.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, capacity management, labour utilisation and manufacturing performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and develop frontline leaders.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements within manufacturing environments.
• Excellent problem-solving, organisational and communication skills.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and production KPIs to drive decision‑making and performance improvements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on operational excellence.

Desirable

• Experience within switchgear manufacturing, electrical assemblies, power distribution equipment, control panels, LV/HV systems or related sectors.
• Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations or Business qualification.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and manufacturing compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting operational growth, factory expansion or transformation projects.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £60,000 - £65,000 DOE
• Senior leadership position with significant operational influence
• Opportunity to lead a large manufacturing team within a growing business
• Friday early finish (12pm)
• Private Medical Insurance (family options available)
• Life Assurance (3x salary)
• Employer Pension Contribution30 Days Annual Leave
• Ongoing Professional Development & Training
• Positive, collaborative workplace culture