Active Staff are seeking an experienced and dynamic Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations within a local Manufacturing company in Basingstoke. The successful candidate will be overseeing and managing the day to day manufacturing operations ensuring smooth workflow with a focus on optimising production processes, efficiency and hitting KPI's.

Duties of the Production Manager:

* Accountable for departmental KPI's including Health & Safety, Quality, On Time Delivery, Efficiency & Utilisation, Attendance, and Production Lead Times.

* Root causing and corrective action implementation, if KPI's are not met.

* Agreeing with the Ops Manager and planning, appropriate staffing levels to maintain lead time requirements.

* Responsible for all H&S requirements and related activity in the production area, including incident investigation.

* Close monitoring of inspection Right First Time failures at both first off and final inspection stages of ensure achievement of KPI's.

* Contributing to the resolution of Customer Concerns and raising Material Non-Conformances.

* Monitor attendance to manage sickness and absence, ensuring holidays are balanced with production requirements.

* Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including, Kitting, Inspection and logistics, to achieve seamless workflow and product delivery.

* Lead a team of manufacturing professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.

* With input from the Operations Manager, analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.

* Comply with safety regulations, quality standards, and industry best practices.

* Assist in managing production budgets, allocate resources efficiently, and contribute to cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications

* Electronics Manufacturing experience (desirable)

* A broad understanding of engineering/mechanical principles.

* Visible shop floor leadership.

* Computer literate (Microsoft Office, Excel, Word etc)

* Strength in communication and building relationships to influence productivity and maintain support from team.

* Resilient, self-motivated, organised and able to work effectively under pressure.

* Successful track record of delivering on commitments.

* Capable of working in a challenging environment and resolving multiple tasks and initiatives simultaneously