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A leader in detection technology are seeking a Production Manager to lead the a team of manufacturing technicians. The Production Manager will be responsible for managing staff, ensuring production targets are met, maintaining clean room standards and driving continuous process improvements.
As Prudction Manager, you'll oversee the full lifecycle of the production process - from planning and coordination to delivery and continuous improvement. You'll manage a skilled team, maintain high manufacturing standards, ensure health and safety compliance and play a pivotal role in new product introductions. The role offers long-term career progression and the chance to make a real impact in a technically advanced and meaningful sector.
Key Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day operations of the manufacturing department
Drive production output, quality, and efficiency to meet targets
Lead and support a team of technicians within a clean-room environment
Develop and report on KPIs to senior management
Promote cross-department collaboration and continuous improvement
Troubleshoot production challenges and drive cost-effective solutions
Maintain clean-room and health & safety compliance
Support new product introduction (NPI) activities
Control equipment maintenance and department budgets
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training of staff
Ideal Candidate
Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within clean-room or technical manufacturing
Able to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and documentation
Confident leading cross-functional teams and introducing process improvements
Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable working with data and reports
Qualification in engineering or technical discipline preferred
Lean or Six Sigma experience highly advantageous
