Production Manager

Raytheon UK; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Manager to lead a dynamic team in a high-performing culture. This role involves managing the manufacture of electronic and electro-mechanical products while fostering teamwork and ensuring quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in production management and manufacturing engineering, with an emphasis on lean practices. Join a company committed to innovation and excellence, where your leadership will make a significant impact on the production process and contribute to the success of cutting-edge projects.

Benefits

25 days holiday (increasing to 27 days)

Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)

6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’

Flexible Benefits scheme

Discretionary Bonus scheme

Enhanced family friendly policies

37hr standard working week

Canteen facilities available

Opportunities to support volunteering

Hybrid Working Model

Qualifications

• Experience in Production Management or Manufacturing Engineering is essential.
• Degree or Diploma in a related discipline is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage production teams to ensure on-time delivery and quality.
• Drive process improvements and safety procedures.

Skills

Production Management

Manufacturing Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

People Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SAP

Shopfloor Control Systems

EVMS

Job description

Production Manager

Glenrothes and Livingston

Summary of Role:

Raytheon UK is an international defence and security company providing our customers with innovative solutions for a safer, more connected world.

We are recruiting for a Production Manager based on-site in our Glenrothes and/or Livingston facilities, in a working environment where everyone can grow and contribute as part of a successful, inclusive, high performing culture.

The Production Manager will be a key leading figure within a customer-focussed cross-functional team and will be responsible for the manufacture of a range of electronic and electro-mechanical products, managing a team of Production Supervisors, Associates and Engineers. Driving excellent teamwork and flawless execution in delivery, quality, safety, and cost.

Main Duties:

• Control Account Manager (CAM) for the Manufacturing function
• Control of touch labour Hours Per Unit, and other manufacturing budgets
• Development and execution of production plans to achieve customer on-time delivery
• Management of high mix, and frequently changing priorities using Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Employee Performance Development
• Ownership of all safety procedures
• Driver of process and quality improvements utilising RTX CORE (Customer Oriented Results & Excellence)
• Based on-site in Glenrothes and/or Livingston facilities, the Production Manager is expected to attend and support at both sites, depending on product requirements

Candidate Requirements:

Essential:

• Experience in a Production Management, Manufacturing Engineering or Manufacturing Operations related role
• Qualified to Degree or Diploma level in a Manufacturing Engineering or Manufacturing Operations related discipline

Desirable:

• Experience in an Electronics / Electro-mechanical manufacturing environment
• Experience in management of budget versus bid
• Highly effective people management skills
• Highly effective organisational and communication skills
• A highly effective, disciplined approach in the work environment
• Experience in using SAP / shopfloor control systems
• Experience in EVMS (Earned Value Management System)

About Raytheon UK

With facilities in Broughton, Glenrothes, Livingston, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester with presence across other customer sites also. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs 1,700 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances across its core mission areas Weapons & Sensors, and Cyber, Space & Training.

Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the wider RTX organisation and sits within the Raytheon business.

Standard Benefits:

• 25 days holiday (increasing to 27 days) + statutory public holidays.
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’.
• Flexible Benefits scheme.
• Discretionary Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• 37hr standard working week, with an early finish on Fridays whilst operating a ‘Hybrid Working Model’*
• Canteen facilities are available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites. Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold).
• Opportunities to support volunteering for the STEM events or local community events
• Our Hybrid Working Model supports flexible working arrangements on a formal or informal arrangement, considering both location and/or working hours, subject to business and customer needs. Please highlight any flexible requirements to our Recruitment team to explore the opportunities.

Support and Adjustment:

Please contact a member of the recruitment team during the recruitment process to discuss any support or adjustments required.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.