Production Manager

Octagon Group; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology-driven organization is seeking a Production Manager based in Southampton to oversee site production and lead a skilled team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and over 5 years of experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment, focusing on quality and efficiency. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential to drive continuous improvement and support product development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience managing production in a high-tech or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical or electronic production processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production, materials, and logistics teams to achieve targets.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety standards are met.
• Drive process improvements using data-driven insights.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or relevant degree

Job description

Overview

Production Manager based in Southampton. Are you an experienced production leader with a background in engineering and a passion for driving performance and innovation? My client is seeking a Production Manager based in Southampton to take ownership of site production, leading a skilled team in delivering high-quality, efficient output for complex electromechanical systems.

You'll oversee all production activity to ensure projects are delivered on time, to specification, and in line with business goals. You'll drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes, foster collaboration with Engineering teams, and support new product introductions from prototype through to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production, materials, and logistics teams to achieve targets.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety standards are met.
• Partner closely with Engineering to support product development and knowledge transfer.
• Drive process improvements using data-driven insights (VSM, SPC, etc.).
• Ensure effective material management and smooth production flow.
• Report on production performance, delivery schedules, and KPIs.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

About the Production Manager based in Southampton

You'll be a proactive and strategic leader, comfortable balancing hands-on production oversight with long-term process and people development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or relevant degree.
• 5+ years' experience managing production in a high-tech or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical or electronic production processes.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead within a growing, technology-driven organisation where innovation, collaboration, and quality are at the heart of everything we do.