Production Manager

Searchability NS&D; Glenrothes; Presencial; GBP 52.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

25 days annual leave

Pension plan

Discretionary bonus

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

On-site canteen

Descripción de la vacante

Searchability NS&D in Glenrothes, Scotland, is seeking a Production Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role is based four days on-site with BPSS clearance leading toward SC clearance.

You will lead a cross-functional manufacturing team producing electronic and electro-mechanical products, ensuring on-time delivery, quality and cost objectives while driving continuous improvement. The role requires strong leadership and Lean expertise within a high‑performing environment.

Formación

• Experience in Production Management or manufacturing operations.
• Degree or diploma in Manufacturing Engineering/Operations or related.
• Proven leadership and people management in manufacturing.
• Experience in production planning and delivering against targets.
• Understanding of budgets, cost control and delivery performance.
• Structured, disciplined approach with strong communication.
• Eligibility for BPSS clearance with SC potential.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Production Supervisors, Associates and Engineers to meet delivery, quality, safety and cost objectives.
• Develop and execute production plans to ensure on-time delivery.
• Oversee high-mix manufacturing with changing priorities using Lean principles.
• Promote a strong safety culture and manage production budgets.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality and other functions to resolve issues.

Conocimientos

Leadership

People management

Production planning

Budget management

Lean Manufacturing

Communication

Organizational skills

BPSS / SC clearance eligibility

Educación

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related

Herramientas

SAP

Shopfloor control systems

Descripción del empleo

PRODUCTION MANAGER - 12-MONTH FIXED-TERM

• Glenrothes, Scotland - 4 days per week on-site
• Must be eligible and willing to undergo BPSS clearance, with a view to achieving Security Check (SC) clearance.

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a leading organisation operating at the forefront of defence and aerospace technology, delivering innovative electronic and electro-mechanical solutions that support critical national security programmes. With a strong focus on operational excellence, continuous improvement and employee development, they offer the opportunity to lead within a collaborative, high-performing manufacturing environment.

Due to ongoing business requirements, they are looking for an experienced Production Manager to drive manufacturing performance, develop their people and ensure the consistent delivery of quality products to customers.

THE BENEFITS

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy, sell or roll over up to five days.
• 10.5% company pension contribution, with a 6% employee contribution.
• Annual discretionary company bonus scheme.
• Life assurance at six times salary.
• Flexible benefits, including health cash plan, dental cover and Cycle to Work schemes.
• On-site canteen facilities.

THE PRODUCTION MANAGER ROLE

As Production Manager, you will play a pivotal role within a customer-focused, cross-functional manufacturing team, taking responsibility for the production of a range of electronic and electro-mechanical products.

You will lead Production Supervisors, Associates and Engineers, driving effective teamwork and ensuring manufacturing operations consistently meet customer delivery, quality, safety and cost objectives. You will also oversee production planning, manage changing priorities and champion continuous improvement across the function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as Control Account Manager for the Manufacturing function.
• Managing touch-labour Hours Per Unit and other manufacturing budgets.
• Developing and executing production plans to achieve customer on-time delivery.
• Managing high-mix manufacturing operations and frequently changing priorities using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Leading employee performance, development and engagement across the production team.
• Taking ownership of manufacturing safety procedures and promoting a strong safety culture.
• Monitoring operational performance and ensuring effective control of manufacturing resources, cost and output.
• Working collaboratively with engineering, quality and other business functions to resolve production challenges and improve performance.
• The role will be based primarily in Glenrothes, with four days per week on-site and occasional support at the Livingston site depending on business requirements.

PRODUCTION MANAGER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Relevant experience in Production Management, Manufacturing Engineering or Manufacturing Operations.
• Degree- or diploma-level qualification in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations or a related discipline.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities, with experience managing teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in production planning, operational delivery and managing competing priorities.
• Understanding of manufacturing budgets, cost control and performance against delivery targets.
• A structured, disciplined approach to work, with strong organisational and communication skills.
• Eligibility and willingness to undergo BPSS clearance, with a view to achieving SC clearance.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Background in electronics or electro-mechanical manufacturing.
• Experience managing budgets against bid costs.
• Familiarity with SAP or shopfloor control systems.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.