Production Manager

Overview

We’re looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead our EMEIA manufacturing operations and drive safe, compliant, high‑quality output that meets customer demand on time and at optimal cost. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for developing the production organisation, improving operational performance, and delivering against our strategic goals.

• Lead the production team to deliver products safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
• Drive a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and strong performance discipline.
• Translate business demand into clear production plans with transparent performance metrics.
• Develop, coach and mentor Team Leaders and Cell Coordinators to enable high performance.
• Oversee quality across all stages of build to maintain consistently high yield.
• Lead improvement initiatives, including capacity planning, quality projects, technical enhancements and Capex activities.
• Partner closely with Planning, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and other key functions.
• Support NPI activity while maintaining delivery commitments.
• Manage escalations and ad‑hoc demand effectively and decisively.

• Proven people leadership and experience in a Production/Manufacturing Management role.
• Strong background in lean manufacturing with a broad understanding of end‑to‑end operations.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Confident using ERP systems and MS Office tools.
• Data‑driven approach to problem solving with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities and operate with a proactive mindset.
• Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations (preferred).
• SC clearance or the ability to obtain it.

• Flexible working including a 9‑day fortnight and half‑day Fridays
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (option to buy +5)
• Health cash plan & private healthcare
• Pension with 6% employer contribution
• Life assurance (4× salary)
• Reward and recognition platform
• Discount platform for retail, leisure, gym and more
• Employee assistance programme
• Support for further training and education
• Relocation assistance up to £8,000

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Third-Party Recruiters

Please note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

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