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.
