Production Manager

Octagon Group; Fareham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-driven organization in Fareham, England is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead production, materials, and logistics teams. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a high-tech environment, strong knowledge of production processes, and excellent leadership and problem-solving skills. This role offers an exciting opportunity to foster collaboration and drive improvement in a growing company.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Production management

Team leadership

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Production Manager – Fareham, Hampshire

Are you an experienced production leader with a background in engineering and a passion for driving performance and innovation? I have a role in my client’s organization that requires you to take ownership of site production, leading a skilled team in delivering high‑quality, efficient output.

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

Key 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 Role

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

Requirements

• 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.