Production Manager

Our client, a leading defence and security company, is seeking a highly skilled Production Manager to join their team in Fife. 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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