Energy Solutions is a leading provider of fully integrated power, monitoring, and control systems in the marine, vehicle, and off-grid markets. Our innovative solutions have given focus for many years towards a sustainable and resilient energy future with hybrid renewable energy systems (HRES) gaining more attraction to our clients.
Established for 30 years, our success has been achieved because of our people, and their innovation continues to drive us forward. We research, design and manufacture in-house, and boast an exceptionally talented team, providing solutions in diverse markets across the UK and internationally.
Energy Solutions is going through a period of extensive growth, and the need has arisen to add a talented Production Manager to the team to head up General Production.
General Production is the area of Production within which the more traditional, routine ‘bench builds’ are undertaken.
Within this area you will have responsibility for the workshop which is split into panel wired products for marine and industrial customers, as well as the area responsible for building sub plates.
You will have proven experience balancing the demands of efficient, sustained production flow with the delivery of quality output. You will possess the ability to drive operational efficiency without compromising on attention to detail, ensuring every product meets the highest expectations. You will attend regular production meetings, collaborate closely with key internal stakeholders to align on priorities and ensure product volumes are supplied in a realistic and effective way. You will be confident managing competing demands, optimising processes, and maintaining rigorous quality control, whilst upholding our Company values.
Duties and Responsibilities
Production Planning and Scheduling: Work closely with the Planning team to develop and implement production schedules to meet customer requirements while minimizing costs. Coordinate with procurement and logistics to ensure timely availability of materials and resources, and work with planning to adjust schedules to respond to changes in demand or supply chain disruptions
Resource Management: Allocate personnel, equipment, and materials efficiently to optimize productivity. Monitor workforce performance, conduct team meetings, and manage inventory levels to prevent overstocking or understocking
Quality Control and Assurance: Maintain product quality standards by conducting inspections, implementing quality systems, and ensuring compliance with industry, company, and government regulations
Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in production workflows and implement strategies to enhance output, reduce costs, and improve safety. Introduce new production methods or technologies as needed
Team Leadership: Supervise production teams, provide training, and ensure adherence to safety and quality protocols. Motivate staff and resolve workflow issues to maintain smooth operations
Reporting and Compliance: Track production performance, prepare reports for senior management, and ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations
Role Responsibilities
Direct Reports
· Sub Plate Team Supervisor
· Workshop Lead (Marine)
· Workshop Lead (Industrial)
· Test/Inspection Line Leader (shared)
Key Internal Relationships
· Production Manager (responsible for the other side of Production, BESS Units)
· Production team
· Planning Manager
· Operations team
· Sales team
· Engineering team
· Exec team
Key External Relationships
· Customers/Suppliers where relevant
Requirements for the Role
Qualifications and experience
- Strong leadership and team management abilities developed from experience within a similar role
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Working knowledge of production processes, lean manufacturing, and quality control
- Good working knowledge of Health and Safety (an IOSH qualification would be an advantage)
- Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate across departments
- Commercial awareness
- Experience in undertaking HR meetings, including Investigations/Disciplinary/Grievance/Managing Change/RTW/Sickness Absence/Capability
- Desirable: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Industrial Engineering, Business Management/Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related fields;
Knowledge and technical skills
- Experience with ERP or MRP systems
- Experience working within an Engineering environment, ideally having progressed through ‘the ranks’ to a similar level (enabling a shared experience)
- Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings
- Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and resources efficiently
- Desirable: lean manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
Other requirements
- Experience working within an ISO certified environment
Our Values
Energy Solutions is delighted to recognise our staff-led values, introduced to ensure everyone is aligned with our beliefs and ideas to best serve employees and customers.
We are in business to serve industries with the energy solutions they need to thrive. We win as a team, and we respect each other, our clients, and our environment. We strive to deliver quality and excellence on all fronts consistently. We are a brand that embraces diversity and inclusion, and we are passionate about our planet.
EXCELLENCE
RESPECT
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
SUSTAINABILITY
QUALITY
Employee Benefits
At Energy Solutions we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, both inside and outside of work. From awards to help you excel to private healthcare, we ensure that you have everything you need to thrive.
Our Recruitment Commitments
Personal Information
As part of the recruitment process, the Company collects and processes personal information, or personal data, relating to job applicants. This personal information may be held by the Company on paper or in electronic format.
The Company is committed to being transparent about how it handles your personal information, to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information and to meeting its data protection obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Our privacy notice applies to all job applicants, whether they apply for a role directly or indirectly through an employment agency. It is non-contractual. For further information please contact the HR Department.
Our Equality Commitment
We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.
Pay: From £45,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
