Production Manager

Cammach is currently recruiting a Production Manager on behalf of our Aberdeen-based client. The position is offered on a Full time Permanent staff basis.

The Role

Production Manager key objectives: to ensure the production and delivery of orders on time and in full, with the correct QA process followed throughout. This role provides hands-on technical support (mechanical and/or electrical) to workshop technicians where necessary, ensuring a smooth transition of equipment through the production line. The Production Manager also acts as a point of contact for clients after sales, supporting future pre-orders and client demonstrations, and works closely with the buyer to ensure the production team's requirements are met for efficient build and delivery of equipment.

The role includes leading a team of technicians, with a strong focus on personnel development, training, and competence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Production & Delivery:
Responsible for the production and delivery of orders on time and in full, ensuring the correct QA process is followed at every stage

• Technical Support:
Responsible for the workshop technicians, providing hands-on technical (mechanical and/or electrical) support where necessary

• Production Line Management:
Ensure a smooth transition of equipment through the production line, identifying and resolving bottlenecks as they arise

• After Sales Care:
Continue to support clients after sales, including handling future pre-orders, acting as the client point of contact for follow-up discussions, and supporting client demonstration

• Team Leadership:
Lead a team of technicians, with a focus on personnel development, training, and competence

• Buyer Support:
Support the buyer with production team requirements, allowing for the efficient build and delivery of equipment

• Health, Safety & Environment:
Promote and enforce a strong health and safety culture within the workshop, ensuring compliance with HSE regulations, safe systems of work, and risk assessments/method statements for all production activities

• Materials & Resource Planning:
Work with procurement and stores to ensure components, materials, and equipment are available as required, avoiding delays to the production schedule

• Documentation & Compliance:
Maintain accurate build, test, and inspection records in line with client's QA procedures and relevant industry/classification standards for ROV and subsea equipment

• Continuous Improvement:
Identify and implement improvements to production processes, workshop layout, and working methods to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness

• Budget & Resource Control:
Monitor production costs, labour, and resource utilisation against budget, escalating variances and supporting cost-effective delivery of orders

• Supplier & Subcontractor Liaison:
Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure the timely and quality delivery of outsourced components, machining, and services required for production

• Testing & Commissioning Oversight:
Oversee or coordinate factory acceptance testing (FAT) and commissioning of ROV and subsea equipment prior to dispatch, ensuring equipment meets performance and client specifications s.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience-Essential:

• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment, ideally in a supervisory or team-lead capacity

• Technical

Skills:

Hands-on mechanical and/or electrical skills, with the ability to provide practical support to workshop technicians

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Education:

Relevant qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering, or a related discipline (e.g. NC/HNC or equivalent), or demonstrable relevant experience

Preferred Skills / Experience:

• Industry

Experience:

Experience in subsea equipment or ROV systems is preferred

• Production

Experience:

Previous experience in production and manufacturing is preferred

• Client-Facing

Experience:

Experience supporting clients after sales and during equipment demonstrations

• Career Development:
Willingness to lead a team of technicians, with a genuine interest in personnel development, training, and competence