Production Manager

Redline Group Ltd; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics company in Hampshire seeks an experienced Production Manager to oversee performance and compliance in production areas. The ideal candidate will have strong people management skills and be proficient with ERP/MRP systems. This full-time, permanent role offers the chance to drive continuous improvement and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and coaching teams.
• Strong capability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in material control processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate production teams to achieve targets.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety requirements.
• Manage recruitment and training of staff.

Skills

People management

Organisational skills

ERP/MRP Systems knowledge

High-reliability electronics familiarity

Job description

Overview

My client is a world leader in specialised electronic technologies and are looking for a Production Manager based in Hampshire. The Production Manager will report into the General Manager and will be responsible for driving performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across all production areas.

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.

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.

Job Information

Job Title: Production Manager
Company: Redline Group Ltd
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

Application

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