Are you a seasoned Production Manager with a passion for driving excellence in manufacturing? This is your chance to take the helm of production activities in a dynamic and innovative technology business, based in Cambridgeshire. This role promises not just a competitive salary and benefits package, but also the satisfaction of making a tangible impact in a supportive and collaborative environment.
As the Production Manager, you will have full ownership of production activities, ensuring efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery. Your leadership will be pivotal in developing the production team, implementing best-in-class manufacturing practices, and driving operational excellence through lean methodologies.
Key Responsibilities for the Production Manager:
- Lead and manage all aspects of production, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
- Drive lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste, optimise workflows, and improve efficiency.
- Develop and implement value stream and process mapping to identify bottlenecks and enhance productivity.
- Review, analyse, and act on key operational metrics to improve output and performance.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, supply chain) to support new product introduction and ongoing production.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and high performance within the production team.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety and quality standards.
About You:
- Proven experience as a Production Manager (or similar role) within a technology or manufacturing environment of electro-mechanical products
- Strong background in managing medium-to-high-value, low-to-medium-volume production.
- Expert knowledge of lean manufacturing, with hands-on experience applying lean principles.
- Skilled in value stream mapping and process mapping.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to review metrics and implement data-driven improvements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills.
- A proactive problem solver with strong attention to detail.
What’s on Offer:
- A pivotal role in a growing, innovative technology business.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Scope to implement your ideas and make a measurable impact.
If you are ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to a forward-thinking organisation, this role is your next big step.