Senior Production Manager: Lean Ops & Growth Impact

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Stockport; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous bonus scheme

Job summary

ABB UK is seeking a Production Manager in Stockport to lead end-to-end manufacturing operations, driving safety, quality, and efficiency. You will oversee planning, assembly, test and logistics, while scaling processes to support growth and cost control.

You’ll develop high-performing teams, implement lean improvements, and ensure regulatory and HSE compliance. This role demands strong collaboration with engineering, finance, and commercial teams to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in manufacturing with leadership experience
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems
• Ability to govern manufacturing systems and processes
• Strong knowledge of production planning, inventory management, and modern manufacturing tech
• Experience with ERP/MRP and SAP is advantageous
• Proven track record in leading and developing teams
• Strong stakeholder management across functions
• Experience with KPIs, reviews, and continuous improvement
• Experience in electronics/electromechanical manufacturing environments
• Experience managing outsourced manufacturing partners and PCB assembly

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations (planning/fulfillment, assembly, test and logistics) to deliver safe, efficient, cost-effective products
• Define and execute operational strategies to support growth and customer satisfaction
• Drive performance on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory
• Optimize production planning, capacity, and material flow for operational excellence
• Champion lean initiatives and data‑driven decision making
• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and HSE standards
• Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing teams
• Partner with Engineering, Finance, and Commercial teams to achieve objectives
• Manage budgets and drive productivity and working capital improvements
• Build relationships with customers and suppliers to support business performance

Skills

Leadership

ISO 9001

ERP/MRP

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Production planning

Lean manufacturing

HSE

Team development

Outsourced manufacturing

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

ABB UK is seeking a Production Manager in Stockport to lead end-to-end manufacturing operations, driving safety, quality, and efficiency. You will oversee planning, assembly, test and logistics, while scaling processes to support growth and cost control.

You’ll develop high-performing teams, implement lean improvements, and ensure regulatory and HSE compliance. This role demands strong collaboration with engineering, finance, and commercial teams to meet business objectives.