Job Description
Production Manager
Location: Hemel Hempstead Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
We are seeking an experienced and driven Production Manager to lead and develop our clients engineering function. This senior management role is ideal for someone with a strong background in project and people management, particularly within a manufacturing or electronics environment.
Key Responsibilities as an Production Manager :
* Lead and manage all aspects of New Product Introduction, from design handover to full production release
* Own and drive project management for engineering deliverables, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes
* Ensure complete and accurate manufacturing documentation is created
* Identify, propose, and implement process improvements within the manufacturing environment to drive efficiency and quality
* Act as a key liaison between design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure seamless integration of new products into production
* Maintain strong focus on continuous improvement, lean principles, and operational excellence
Required Experience and Skills:
* Proven experience in a production, manufacturing, or industrial engineering role within a factory environment
* Demonstrated success managing New Product Introduction (NPI) projects
* Strong project management capability, able to manage timelines, risks, and cross-functional coordination
* Experience working with manufacturing documentation and production readiness activities
* Knowledge of PCB/PCBA processes is highly desirable
* Familiarity with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
What They Offer as Production Manager:
* Competitive salary circa £50,000 - £55,000 plus benefits
* Opportunity to shape and develop the engineering function
* High-impact role with visibility across the organisation
If this Production Manager sounds like it could be of interest, please apply now or contact Molly Brooks at ProTech.