We’re recruiting for an ambitious Production Manager to join a rapidly expanding, high-reliability electronics manufacturer supplying the Aerospace & Defence sectors.
Job Title:
Production Manager
Location:
Cornwall, South West England
Employment Type:
Full-time | On-site
Relocation Support:
Available
About the Company
Our client is a rapidly growing, independent Contract Electronics Manufacturer (CEM/EMS), specialising in high-reliability electronic assemblies for demanding, highly regulated markets.
With continued investment in manufacturing capabilities, additional SMT capacity and an expanding customer base, the business is looking to strengthen its production leadership team.
The Role
We’re seeking an experienced Production Manager to take full responsibility for day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards and customer delivery requirements are consistently achieved.
You’ll lead a production workforce of approximately 25–30 employees, supported by 2–3 direct reports, with responsibility for production planning, resource allocation, operational performance and continuous improvement.
This is a hands‑on leadership position requiring someone who understands the demands of electronics manufacturing and can drive efficiency, accountability and quality across the production environment.
Key Responsibilities
Production Management
- Oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production schedules and customer delivery commitments are achieved.
- Manage production planning, workforce allocation, capacity and manufacturing resources.
- Monitor operational KPIs, productivity, output and on‑time delivery.
- Lead, motivate and develop a production workforce of approximately 25–30 employees.
- Manage and support direct reports, ensuring clear accountability and performance expectations.
- Promote a culture of teamwork, quality and continuous improvement.
Manufacturing & Quality
- Ensure manufacturing processes meet customer specifications, quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain compliance with AS9100 / EN9100 standards where applicable.
- Support high-reliability electronics manufacturing, including SMT, PCBA and Box Build operations.
Operational Improvement
- Identify and implement improvements to manufacturing efficiency, productivity and workflow.
- Support expansion of manufacturing capacity, including additional SMT production capabilities.
- Improve production processes, resource utilisation and operational performance.
- Work closely with senior leadership to ensure manufacturing operations support business requirements.
Experience & Skills Required
- Proven experience in Production Management, Manufacturing Management or Operations Management.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning and scheduling.
- Experience managing and developing production teams.
- Demonstrable success improving productivity, manufacturing efficiency and operational performance.
- Strong leadership, communication and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to balance hands‑on production management with operational planning.
Highly Desirable
- Experience within Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM/EMS).
- Strong understanding of SMT, PCB Assembly (PCBA) and Box Build manufacturing.
- Experience working within AS9100 / EN9100 quality management environments.
- Exposure to Aerospace & Defence manufacturing and high‑reliability electronics.
- Experience in high‑mix, low-to-medium‑volume manufacturing.
- Knowledge of production capacity planning, process improvement and manufacturing expansion.
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