A leader in detection technology are seeking a Production Manager to lead the a team of manufacturing technicians. The Production Manager will be responsible for managing staff, ensuring production targets are met, maintaining clean room standards and driving continuous process improvements.

As Prudction Manager, you'll oversee the full lifecycle of the production process - from planning and coordination to delivery and continuous improvement. You'll manage a skilled team, maintain high manufacturing standards, ensure health and safety compliance and play a pivotal role in new product introductions. The role offers long-term career progression and the chance to make a real impact in a technically advanced and meaningful sector.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operations of the manufacturing department

Drive production output, quality, and efficiency to meet targets

Lead and support a team of technicians within a clean-room environment

Develop and report on KPIs to senior management

Promote cross-department collaboration and continuous improvement

Troubleshoot production challenges and drive cost-effective solutions

Maintain clean-room and health & safety compliance

Support new product introduction (NPI) activities

Control equipment maintenance and department budgets

Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training of staff

Ideal Candidate

Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within clean-room or technical manufacturing

Able to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and documentation

Confident leading cross-functional teams and introducing process improvements

Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable working with data and reports

Qualification in engineering or technical discipline preferred

Lean or Six Sigma experience highly advantageous