Full job description Up to £55,000 | Exceptional benefits - listed below | Derby (onsite) | Permanent


We’re recruiting for an experienced Manager from within Manufacturing, this is a great opportunity to join a company with a great working environment, in a business that truly puts their employee’s first. This is a newly created role and we are looking for a hands-on, forward-thinking Product Build Manager to lead a dynamic production team where quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement sit at the heart of everything they do. We are looking for an experienced People Manager from a Manufacturing background (Electronics Manufacturing would be great - although not essential) to lead a team through change and growth.
In this role, you’ll take ownership of delivering complex builds on time and within budget, while developing a highly skilled and motivated team that thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. You’ll be the driving force behind operational excellence balancing people leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and smart resource planning to ensure they are consistently exceeding customer expectations and keep production capability running at its best.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide leadership to the Product Build team, ensuring high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery
* Develop a motivated, highly skilled, and flexible workforce through training and competency management
* Manage resource planning and adapt to changing production schedules and business priorities
* Due to growth, maximising the utilisation of physical space and human resources for optimal efficiency (eventually looking at additional or larger premises)
* Ensure compliance with QSHE policies, audits, and full resolution of CAPAs and SCARs
* Lead and support continuous improvement and internal change initiatives
* Act as key liaison with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure clear communication
* Oversee production execution, including work instructions, MES accuracy, and efficient use of materials and space
What we’re looking for:
* 3+ years experience of managing large manufacturing teams in a high paced working environment.
* Proven track record of training / developing workforce to maximise efficiency and engagement.
* A strong communicator at all levels, with both internal and external stakeholders.
* In depth understanding of Electronic Product Build manufacturing processes.
* Extensive knowledge and experience of equipment and tooling required for Product Build.
* Previous experience of mechanical preparation and assembly of enclosures and full product builds.
* Experience of leading change and improvement projects.
* A good level of PC literacy, with previous experience of using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint & OneDrive.)
What’s on offer:
* Salary up to £55,000 per annum
* 4 day working week, 9 hour days with every Friday off (start time flexible between )
* Pension
* Subsidised Cafe
*Onsite Gym
*BUPA Private Medical
*Life Insurance
* Great company events
*And much more
If you have the experience we are looking for and you think you will succeed within this industry and role, apply today.