Production Manager
| Posting date: | 08 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £50,000 to £55,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Plus benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 September 2025 |
| Location: | Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5YN |
| Company: | ProTech Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59180_1754643109 |
Summary
Production Manager
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
We are seeking an experienced and driven Production Manager to lead and develop our clients engineering function. This senior management role is ideal for someone with a strong background in project and people management, particularly within a manufacturing or electronics environment.
Key Responsibilities as an Production Manager :
- Lead and manage all aspects of New Product Introduction, from design handover to full production release
- Own and drive project management for engineering deliverables, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes
- Ensure complete and accurate manufacturing documentation is created
- Identify, propose, and implement process improvements within the manufacturing environment to drive efficiency and quality
- Act as a key liaison between design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure seamless integration of new products into production
- Maintain strong focus on continuous improvement, lean principles, and operational excellence
Required Experience and Skills:
- Proven experience in a production, manufacturing, or industrial engineering role within a factory environment
- Demonstrated success managing New Product Introduction (NPI) projects
- Strong project management capability, able to manage timelines, risks, and cross-functional coordination
- Experience working with manufacturing documentation and production readiness activities
- Knowledge of PCB/PCBA processes is highly desirable
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
What They Offer as Production Manager:
- Competitive salary circa £50,000 - £55,000 plus benefits
- Opportunity to shape and develop the engineering function
- High-impact role with visibility across the organisation
If this Production Manager sounds like it could be of interest, please apply now or contact Molly Brooks at ProTech.