Location: Ely (CB6) Duration: Permanent Hours: Mon to Thurs 09:00 to 17:30 with 1 day 10:30 to 19:00 to support 2nd shift%3B Fri 09:00 to 17:30 Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 35757 We're seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead and implement strategy for manufacturing operations of a complex electro-mechanical engineering client based in Ely. Key Responsibilities: *Conduct at least two Value Stream transformation projects annually, working closely with relevant teams to achieve tangible results in production efficiency and performance *Work closely with Planners to ensure route times are accurate and can be relied on to schedule load balanced end-to-end production flow that minimises stockouts and backorders *Support the sales and technical support teams when customer issues arise *Collaborate closely with the design engineering group to build out the product portfolio *Ensure teams participate in continuous improvement initiatives *Motivate team members and perform regular appraisals or 1-to-1 meetings *Responsible for the Health and Safety of your work area and your team members *Undertake the role of Fire Marshal for your work area and team members Requirements: *Degree level engineering background, with proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills *Chartered Engineer preferred *Previous production management experience, preferably in a scientific manufacturing industry *Understanding of Lean pr...