Production Manager

Redline Group Ltd; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in electronic technologies located in East Hampshire is seeking a Production Manager. The role involves leading production teams, ensuring safety compliance, and driving performance improvement. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and experience with production management systems. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with significant responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills in managing teams and directing activities.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and understanding material control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate production teams to achieve targets.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards.
• Manage recruitment and training of production staff.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for production readiness.

Skills

People management

Excellent organisational skills

Proficiency with ERP/MRP Systems

Familiarity with high-reliability electronics

Job description

My client is a world leader in specialised electronic technologies and are looking for a Production Manager based in Hampshire.

The Production Manager based in Hampshire will report into the General Manager and will be responsible for driving performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across all production areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and motivate section leaders and operators to achieve production targets.
• Ensure risk assessments are in place and all health & safety requirements are fully adhered to.
• Set clear objectives, monitor performance, and conduct regular reviews for all direct reports.
• Manage inductions, training plans, and skills/competency matrices.
• Work with planning to determine required human and material resources.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding of production staff.
• Support Sales with quotation inputs including cycle times, capacity constraints, and lead times.
• Provide input to Engineering, Process Engineering and QA for manufacturing instructions, processes, and quality specifications.
• Ensure the contract review process is executed accurately and on time.
• Provide planning with realistic and efficient production schedules, ensuring strong communication and adherence to the plan within production teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure product and process readiness before production starts.

Desired Qualifications

• People management: leadership, directing and coaching.
• Excellent organisational skills: Able to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and work in progress levels effectively.
• Proficient with ERP/MRP Systems: Knowledge of BoMs, routings, works orders and material control process.
• Familiarity with high-reliability electronics.

How to Apply

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