Factory / Production Manager -Electrical / Mechanical Products
hace 11 días
Richmond
Become part of our SWARCO team as At SWARCO, we shape the future of transport. As part of the global SWARCO Group, we develop cutting-edge technologies for intelligent, sustainable, and efficient mobility ecosystems worldwide. From advanced traffic management to cloud-based mobility platforms, our work reduces congestion, enhances safety, and minimises environmental impact. Join our collaborative team, innovating for smarter, greener cities globally. Factory / Production Manager - Melsonby Are you an experienced Factory Manager / Production Manager who believes great manufacturing starts with great people? We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Production Manager to lead our production teams across our two manufacturing facilities in Melsonby. You will need to have worked within the electrical / mechanical industry. This is a highly visible leadership role. You'll be regularly out on the shop floor, talking to the team, understanding our products and processes, identifying challenges and working with people to find practical solutions. We're looking for an approachable and supportive leader who takes ownership of production performance while creating a positive environment where people feel valued, motivated and able to do their best work. You'll have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation of production across both Melsonby facilities, working closely with Production, Engineering and wider teams to ensure we manufacture safely, efficiently, on time and to the required quality standards. Your responsibilities will include: • Providing strong, visible leadership across both facilities and spending time on the shop floor, • Leading, developing and motivating production teams, • Building strong relationships with employees and understanding their challenges, ideas and concerns, • Developing a strong understanding of our products and manufacturing processes, • Identifying production issues and working with the team to find practical solutions, • Planning production schedules and capacity, ensuring labour, equipment and materials are used effectively, • Monitoring production performance, KPIs, quality and delivery targets, • Ensuring products are manufactured to specification and required quality standards, • Working closely with Engineering to improve processes and support Design for Manufacture, • Investigating quality issues and driving appropriate corrective actions, • Driving continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing and 5S, • Managing production resources to support productivity, delivery and cost control, • Working with internal teams to manage priorities, delivery schedules and overdue orders, • Ensuring Health & Safety standards are maintained and risks are proactively managed, • Supporting recruitment, performance, absence management, training and workforce development, • Coaching and mentoring team members and building future capability within the production function At SWARCO, you'll be joining a global technology business that develops solutions designed to make journeys safer, smarter and more sustainable. Our Melsonby operation plays an important role in manufacturing the technology and equipment used across intelligent transport systems. This is an opportunity to take a key leadership position within that operation and make a tangible difference to our people, our products and our production performance. You'll have the opportunity to lead an experienced team, influence how we operate and drive meaningful improvements across our manufacturing facilities. • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Day off for your Birthday, • Company benefits and discounts, • Opportunities for professional development and learning, • A supportive and collaborative working environment, • The opportunity to work for a global technology business If you're an experienced Production Manager who enjoys being close to the action, developing people and making things happen, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for an experienced Production Manager and strong people leader who is visible, approachable and hands‑on. • Proven experience in a Production Manager or senior production leadership role, • An electro-mechanical or engineering-based manufacturing background, • Experience leading, developing and motivating production teams, • Experience in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment, • A strong understanding of technical drawings and manufacturing information, • Experience improving production performance and resolving problems using root-cause analysis, • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S and continuous improvement, • Experience using ERP systems, ideally SAP, • Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively at all levels, • Is visible and approachable on the shop floor, • Takes the time to understand their team, the products and the challenges they face, • Listen, builds trust and creates a positive team culture, • Gets involved when problems arise and focuses on practical solutions, • Balances people, quality, production and commercial priorities, • Sets clear expectations and holds people accountable fairly, • Enjoys developing people and building capability within the team Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before any advertised closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. Applications received after the closing date will not be processed. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout our recruitment process and employment. We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be able to commit to a long term permanent role. SWARCO is an equal opportunities employer. Should we require recruitment agency involvement, we will contact the agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We ask that you respect the relationships we have already built with these suppliers. Any unsolicited CV sent to any partner or employee of SWARCO for a role where we have not actively engaged with you will not be liable for any payment or fee. #ITS #Infrastructure #Engineering #Highways #IntelligentTransportSystems #SWARCO SWARCO is growing. Grow with us. The online application can be submitted with just a few clicks. We look forward to new talents who will help us shape the mobility of tomorrow. Western House Business Park East Road DL10 5NF Melsonby Information on processing of your personal data is available privacy-information-applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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