Production Manager

Ref: AS3979766

Basingstoke, Hampshire

£40,000

• Permanent
• Electronics Manufacturing
• Lean Process Improvement
• Production Planning

About the candidate

This candidate is a motivated production management professional with a strong background in electronics manufacturing, including surface mount and conventional assembly processes. They bring hands-on experience leading production teams, managing schedules and keeping operations on track in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

They are confident working cross-functionally with quality, engineering and supply chain teams, using an analytical and practical approach to solve problems, improve workflow and support safe, consistent production performance.

What makes them great?

• Lean Improvement Mindset: Implemented Lean ways of working that helped reduce waste by around 15% and improve overall production efficiency.
• Process Efficiency: Supported a process streamlining project that achieved around a 20% reduction in lead time.
• Collaborative Operator: Builds strong relationships across quality, engineering and supply chain functions to resolve issues quickly and keep production moving.

Areas of expertise

• Electronics Manufacturing: Strong understanding of electronic component assembly, including surface mount and conventional processes.
• Production Planning: Experienced in coordinating schedules, managing resources and using ERP systems to track performance and support delivery targets.
• Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead operators and manufacturing teams while maintaining quality, safety and productivity standards.