Production Manager Permanent- Christchurch Role Purpose Lead and manage the end-to-end production process from component receipt, inspection, assembly, testing, calibration, and packing, ensuring projects are delivered on time, in full. Hands-on role overseeing a workshop team, coordinating with supply chain, projects, and engineering, while maintaining health, safety, and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Deliver production projects to schedule and budget Plan and coordinate resources across departments Ensure compliance with quality standards and resolve non-conformances Lead, mentor, and develop the workshop team, including apprentices Drive continuous improvement in processes, tooling, and equipment Promote a positive, collaborative team culture Manage risks, appraisals, training, and disciplinary mattersSkills & Experience Essential: Leadership of teams (5–10 people) in a workshop or manufacturing environment Mechanical & electrical assembly knowledge Proven track record delivering multiple projects on time Problem-solving and decision-making skills Communication across all levels, financial awareness, IT literate Able to read engineering drawings and Bills of MaterialsDesirable: Experience in metals, industrial, or high-precision manufacturing Knowledge of stock control, planning, procurement, or site installation ISO environment experience, overhead crane/forklift operation Willingness to trave...