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Production Manager

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: West Lothian

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Our client, a leading defence and security company, is seeking a highly skilled Production Manager to join their team in West Lothian. This is a permanent position, offering an opportunity to grow and contribute to an inclusive, high-performing culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Control Account Manager (CAM) for the Manufacturing function
Control of touch labour Hours Per Unit, and other manufacturing budgets
Development and execution of production plans to achieve customer on-time delivery
Management of high mix and frequently changing priorities using Lean Manufacturing concepts
Employee Performance Development
Ownership of all safety procedures
Driving process and quality improvements utilising RTX CORE (Customer Oriented Results & Excellence)
Attendance and support at dual sites in West Lothian and Fife. 

Job Requirements:

Skills and Experience: 
Experience in a Production Management, Manufacturing Engineering or Manufacturing Operations related role

Qualified to Degree or Diploma level in a Manufacturing Engineering or Manufacturing Operations related discipline
Desirable

Experience in an Electronics / Electro-mechanical manufacturing environment
Experience in management of budget versus bid
Highly effective people management skills
Highly effective organisational and communication skills
A highly disciplined approach in the work environment
Experience in using SAP / shopfloor control systems
Experience in EVMS (Earned Value Management System)

Benefits:

Competitive salaries
25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, with the opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days
Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
Company bonus scheme (discretionary)
6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension
Flexible Benefits scheme including Health Cashplan, Dental, Cycle to Work amongst others
Enhanced sick pay
Enhanced family friendly policies including maternity, paternity & shared parental leave
Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/role)
Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade)

Work Culture:

37-hour working week, early 1.30pm finish on Fridays
Flexible working culture focussed on output
Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year
If you are an experienced Production Manager looking to join a dynamic team in the defence and security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your career

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