Production Manager

Production Manager

Location:

Hertfordshire
Monday to Friday + Benefits

Are you a hands-on Production Manager who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where structure is still developing and improvement opportunities are clear? A growing manufacturer is looking for a strong operational leader to take ownership of their production function and help shape how it runs going forward.

What You'll Be Doing as a Production Manager

* Owning end-to-end production flow including SMT, AOI, assembly, test, and packing

* Managing production schedules and ensuring clear workflow across all manufacturing areas

* Driving on-time delivery, throughput, and efficiency across the shopfloor

* Leading production teams through team leaders to ensure consistent execution and communication

* Monitoring WIP levels and ensuring visibility across all stages of production

* Identifying risks early and putting recovery plans in place where required

* Working closely with Planning and CI teams to manage and adjust production schedules

* Collaborating with Quality and Engineering to resolve production and process issues

* Driving continuous improvement activities to improve flow, output, and efficiency

* Using production data and KPIs to drive decision-making and performance improvements

What We're Looking For as a Production Manager

* Experience in a Production Manager or Supervisor/Senior Manufacturing leadership role

* Background in electronics, electro-mechanical, or high-mix manufacturing environments

* Strong operational mindset with the ability to improve structure and performance in developing environments

* Proven ability to lead teams through supervisors or team leaders

* Comfortable balancing people leadership with production delivery requirements

* Strong understanding of production flow, scheduling, and capacity management

* Data-driven approach using KPIs to improve performance and decision-making

* Confident communicator with the ability to drive accountability across teams

* Hands-on, practical leadership style.

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely shape production performance, build structure, and lead operational improvement in a growing manufacturing business, click apply now or contact Molly Brooks at Pro Tech Recruitment