Production Manager

Orion Electrotech; East Hendred; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £55,000

Working hours 9:00am-5:30pm

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension 9% employer contribution

Private healthcare (dental, optical)

Employee share option scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts (retail, restaurant, cinema,

gym

Free on-site parking

Free snacks and drinks

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is seeking a Production Manager to lead operations at its Oxfordshire facility near Harwell. You will own production performance, develop a high-performing team and support growth.

You'll collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Planning to ensure products are delivered safely, efficiently and to high standards. The role offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative, continuous-improvement culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Production Manager or similar manufacturing leadership position.
• Background in manufacturing or production environments.
• Experience leading teams through supervisors, team leaders or similar management structures.
• Strong understanding of production planning, capacity management and operational performance.
• Experience driving KPIs, continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.
• Managing and developing production teams while building a positive and accountable culture.
• Planning resources across people, materials and equipment to meet business demand.
• Monitoring production performance, KPIs and operational data to drive improvements.
• Working closely with Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain teams to optimise production and resolve issues.

Job description

Production Manager

The Company

Are you an experienced Production Manager looking for the opportunity to build and develop a growing production team within an innovative technology and manufacturing environment?

We're working with a leading organisation based at Harwell that is continuing to invest in its production capability and is looking to appoint a Production Manager to lead operations at its Oxfordshire facility. This Production Manager role offers the chance to take ownership of production performance, develop a high-performing team and play a key role in supporting future growth.

As a Production Manager, you'll work closely with Engineering, Quality and Planning teams to ensure products are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Role and Responsibilities

• Leading production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery and cost targets
• Managing and developing production teams while building a positive and accountable culture
• Planning resources across people, materials and equipment to meet business demand
• Monitoring production performance, KPIs and operational data to drive improvements
• Working closely with Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain teams to optimise production and resolve issues

This Production Manager position offers the opportunity to shape a growing production function while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in a Production Manager or similar manufacturing leadership position
• A background within manufacturing or production environments
• Experience leading teams through supervisors, team leaders or similar management structures
• Strong understanding of production planning, capacity management and operational performance
• Experience driving KPIs, continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills

What They Can Offer You

• Salary: Up to £55,000
• Hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 9% employer pension contribution
• Private healthcare, including dental, optical allowances and health screening
• Employee share option scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail, restaurant, cinema and gym discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Free snacks and hot and cold drinks

This Production Manager role is ideal for someone looking to take ownership of a production function, develop a team and drive operational performance within a growing business.