Production Manager- Electrical Manufacturing
Job in
Norwich, Norfolk County, NR2, England, UK
Listed on 2026-07-24
Listing for:
Select Recruitment Specialists Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-24
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Norwich, Norfolk | £50,000–£60,000 DOE
Our client, a fast-growing specialist in electrical engineering is seeking an experienced Production Manager to take ownership of manufacturing operations due to sustained growth.
The Opportunity
This is a hands-on leadership position for an experienced manufacturing leader with a background in panel building or electrical engineering. You'll take full responsibility for production output, quality and safety, working across multiple live projects.
You'll manage everything from production planning and resourcing through to final inspection and Factory Acceptance Testing, while building a culture of continuous improvement across the shop floor.
What You'll Be Doing
Managing the production department day-to-day, including wiremen, fitters, fabricators and supervisors
Planning and scheduling manufacturing activity against customer delivery dates
Reviewing drawings, BOMs and manufacturing packs ahead of production release
Coordinating with Engineering, Procurement, Stores and Commissioning to keep projects moving
Supporting Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)
Rolling out Lean Manufacturing, 5S and other continuous improvement initiatives
Setting and tracking KPIs
Recruiting, mentoring and developing production staff
Managing performance reviews, training plans and supplier relationships
Owning safety and housekeeping standards across the facility
What We're Looking For
Proven track record managing production within electrical manufacturing - panels, switch gear or LV/HV assemblies
Experience leading a team through a full manufacturing process
Confidence reading electrical drawings and technical documentation
Strong scheduling and planning experience
Comfortable and adept at managing costs and production budgets
Natural leadership and communication skills, with ability to problem solve
Desirable
Background with Protection & Control Panels, Relay Panels, LV Switchboards, HV Switchgear
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and commissioning experience
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma exposure
Experience developing apprentices
On Offer
£50,000–£60,000 depending on experience
Company pension
25 days holiday
Free parking
If this sounds like your next opportunity, please APPLY now or contact Lewis at Select Recruitment for further information
Additional Information / Benefits
Benefits
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