Production Manager

Redline Group Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A scale-up technology company in Reading is seeking a Production Manager to lead production efforts for advanced hardware systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in manufacturing management, a keen eye for quality, and the ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment. The salary ranges from £60k to £75k, with on-site work four days a week.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Stock options

Qualifications

• Strong experience in production or manufacturing management for complex, multi-part hardware systems.
• Keen eye for quality, process, and continuous improvement.
• Confidence leading a small, hands-on team in a fast-moving start-up environment.
• Familiarity with safety-critical, precision, or technically complex products.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the production facility and lead a small team.
• Plan and manage production schedules, materials, and workflows.
• Identify process gaps and drive improvements for quality.
• Support the team as production scales with efficient systems.

Skills

Production management

Quality assurance

Process improvement

Team leadership

Job description

Production Manager - Reading

Redline has partnered with a scale-up building advanced, high-precision hardware for mission-critical environments.Their systems combine multiple electro-mechanical components, electronics, and accessories into one integrated solution, and they are gearing up to scale production of the next-generation version.

In this Production Manager role, you will:

• Take ownership of the production facility, leading a small team and overseeing assembly, testing, and quality
• Plan and manage production schedules, materials, and workflows to meet ramping volumes
• Identify process gaps, drive improvements, and maintain high standards of quality and precision
• Support the team as production scales, implementing systems that balance speed, efficiency, and accuracy

The ideal Production Manager will have:

• Strong experience in production or manufacturing management for complex, multi-part hardware systems
• A keen eye for quality, process, and continuous improvement
• Confidence leading a small, hands-on team in a fast-moving start-up environment
• Familiarity with safety-critical, precision, or technically complex products

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, innovative company producing technically advanced hardware.

The role offers a competitive salary of £60k to £75k plus benefits and stock options.This is on-site in Reading four days per week.

To apply for this Production Manager role in the Reading area please send your CV to [e-mail] or call Ed on 01582 878819.