Factory​/Production Manager -Electrical​/Mechanical Products

Company Description About SWARCOAt SWARCO, we shape the future of transport. As part of the global SWARCO Group, we develop cutting-edge technologies for intelligent, sustainable, and efficient mobility ecosystems worldwide. From advanced traffic management to cloud-based mobility platforms, our work reduces congestion, enhances safety, and minimises environmental impact. Join our collaborative team, innovating for smarter, greener cities globally.

Job Description Factory / Production Manager – Melsonby Are you an experienced Factory Manager / Production Manager who believes great manufacturing starts with great people?

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Production Manager to lead our production teams across our two manufacturing facilities in Melsonby. You will need to have worked within the electrical / mechanical industry

This is a highly visible leadership role. You’ll be regularly out on the shop floor, talking to the team, understanding our products and processes, identifying challenges and working with people to find practical solutions.

We’re looking for an approachable and supportive leader who takes ownership of production performance while creating a positive environment where people feel valued, motivated and able to do their best work.

What you will doYou’ll have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation of production across both Melsonby facilities, working closely with Production, Engineering and wider teams to ensure we manufacture safely, efficiently, on time and to the required quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing strong, visible leadership across both facilities and spending time on the shop floor

Leading, developing and motivating production teams

Building strong relationships with employees and understanding their challenges, ideas and concerns

Developing a strong understanding of our products and manufacturing processes

Identifying production issues and working with the team to find practical solutions

Planning production schedules and capacity, ensuring labour, equipment and materials are used effectively

Monitoring production performance, KPIs, quality and delivery targets

Ensuring products are manufactured to specification and required quality standards

Working closely with Engineering to improve processes and support Design for Manufacture Investigating quality issues and driving appropriate corrective actions

Driving continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing and 5SManaging production resources to support productivity, delivery and cost control

Working with internal teams to manage priorities, delivery schedules and overdue orders

Ensuring Health & Safety standards are maintained and risks are proactively managed

Supporting recruitment, performance, absence management, training and workforce development

Coaching and mentoring team members and building future capability within the production function

Why SWARCO?

At SWARCO, you'll be joining a global technology business that develops solutions designed to make journeys safer, smarter and more sustainable.

Our Melsonby operation plays an important role in manufacturing the technology and equipment used across intelligent transport systems. This is an opportunity to take a key leadership position within that operation and make a tangible difference to our people, our products and our production performance.

You'll have the opportunity to lead an experienced team, influence how we operate and drive meaningful improvements across our manufacturing facilities.

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Day off for your Birthday Company benefits and discounts

Opportunities for professional development and learningA supportive and collaborative…