Production Manager *Annual Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
*Location: Office-based
*Job Type: Full-time
Join a dynamic team that designs specialist downhole logging and well-intervention instrumentation for various energy sectors. As a Production Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our complex range of electronic and mechanical products are delivered on time and within budget. This position offers the opportunity to work in a small team environment within a growing business with a global client base.
Day-to-day of the role: *Plan production schedules to ensure availability and delivery of parts in line with forecasts and customer demands.
*Source reliable suppliers to secure best value terms and implement procurement strategies that ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
*Develop manufacturing processes for new products.
*Purchase and manage stock inventory of electronic and mechanical components.
*Determine quality control standards.
*Manage in-house technicians and subcontract resources as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications: *5+ years of proven operational experience in an engineering environment, with direct production management responsibility preferred.
*Experience in production planning and resource management.
*Purchasing of complex machined parts from subcontract suppliers and electronic components/assemblies from contract electronics manufacturers.
*Familiarity with engineering change management and developing initiatives to improve business performance, including quality targets.
*Conformance to health and safety regulations and QMS such as ISO 9000.
*HND or BEng in Engineering.
*Fully versed in the use of ERP / MRP systems.
*Strong technical knowledge and ability to read and interpret engineering drawings with attention to detail.
*Knowledge of manufacturing documentation (BOMs, engineering drawings, and assembly instructions).
*Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask.
*Highly motivated with an ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment.
*Strong interpersonal skills to manage staff and external relationships.
*Proficiency in MS Office.
*Ability to communicate effectively, with a strong command of written and spoken English.
Benefits: *Competitive company pension.
*BUPA health insurance.
*Company and personal bonus scheme (up to 10%).
*25 days paid holiday excluding bank holidays.
*Cycle to work scheme.
To apply for the Production Manager position, please submit your CV