Production Manager - Electronics

• The role is required to develop and optimise our manufacturing operations in order to support ambitious growth and strategic product development plans
• The Production Manager will be responsible for providing leadership and management of Ring Carnations production team, overseeing all manufacturing and routine-test activities to ensure quality products are produced efficiently in line with both business revenue/margin expectations and customer delivery, service, and quality expectations
• To achieve this, you must be conversant with ERP and other IT software to conduct analysis to support accurate capacity/demand plans and efficient production schedules for the team
• You should be confident in proactively engaging with other departments (procurement, engineering, quality) to streamline and ensure an uninterrupted flow of production, with timely and accurate despatch through customer services
• As a member of the Ring management team, you will help develop business and departmental strategy, deploying the strategic plan operationally. You will monitor and manage results/success against productivity and quality KPI and OKRs - championing safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the department and wider business

Essential:

• NVQ Level 4 or Bachelors degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or an Electrical/Electronic related field
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a production management/manufacturing team leadership role
• Strong understanding of production processes, supply chain management, and quality control
• Proficient in use of ERP and other IT software and tools to support data-driven planning and accurate reporting
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills

Desirable:

• Experience in power management and control systems
• Experience in PCB and electronics manufacturing
• Experience in the automotive and/or emergency vehicle industry
• IOSH/NEBOSH certification
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma manufacturing principles
• Familiarity with product development and testing processes

Key Attributes/Behaviours:

• Behaviour demonstrates the RING Values of Customer Focus, One Team, Respect and Passion
• Strong technical problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to solutions
• Sound decision making and risk management skills
• Analytical, with strong verbal and numerical reasoning skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Detail-oriented with a focus on safety, quality, and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, communicate, and motivate a team
• Adaptable and flexible to changing business/customer needs and environments
• Confident and willing to respectfully challenge the status-quo with other stakeholders
• Passionate about continuous improvement, innovation, and development of the team

Competitive Salary: Range is £40k to £50k