Production Manager

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Production Manager based in Bordon to join one of our clients on a full-time permanent basis.

Summary of the Production Manager role...

Salary: Competitive
Location: Bordon, Hampshire - 100% site based
Type of Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm, Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm
Benefits: Life insurance, discretionary bonus scheme, pension scheme, Corporate Gym membership fee, Income protection insurance

Our client is a well-established and reputable supplier of high-power products. They have been trading in the area for over 50 years and have seen some excellent growth over the last few years.

Disclaimer: This role is 100% office based and you must live within a commutable distance of Bordon. The role does NOT offer sponsorship and so if you require sponsorship now or in the future, this role will not be suitable.

Responsibilities of the Production Manager

• Drive process optimisation and process modernisation.
• Oversee daily manufacturing operations and lead the production team to meet targets.
• Analyse production data to develop and execute strategies to optimise factory operations.
• Apply continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
• Supervise, mentor and develop production staff.
• Improve through-hole electronics manufacturing processes.
• Cost reduction, quality improvement and capacity expansion.
• Monitor yield, cycle time and overall equipment effectiveness.

Requirements for a successful Production Manager

• HND/degree or equivalent in Electronics and experience working with high-power products at Board Level is essential.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience working in a production or manufacturing leadership role in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent leadership skills with experience managing large teams of 50+ employees.
• Experience in lean manufacturing, and working in quality-driven environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organised with attention to detail.

Key Skills: Production Manager, Production, Manufacturing, Electronics, Staff Management, Quality, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, leadership, high power electronics, Operations, HND /degree, Board level, High Power Electronics, Six Sigma, Agile processes.

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**Thank you for your interest in the Production Manager role. One of our qualified Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is with regret that we are unable to respond to all candidates directly. However, if you do not hear from us within seven days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion. **