Production planners Work, Jobs in Whitwick, Lec (with Salaries)

Production Manager
Electronic Assembly Services Ltd —Ashby-De-La-Zouch
- Overtime
- Data analysis skills
- Assembly
- Project management
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Frontline Manager (FLM)
PepsiCo —Leicester
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Production Manager
Pennine Healthcare —Derby
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- In-person
- Free parking
- Profit sharing
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Production Manager
Elis —Leicester
- Up to £45,000 a year
- Call to connect
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Office
- IT
- Employee assistance programme
Operations Leader - Materials
The Manufacturing Technology Centre —Coventry
- £50,000 - £56,000 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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Production Shift Manager (Frontline Manager)
PepsiCo —Leicester
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Regional Supply Planner - Europe
Lubrizol —Hazelwood
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
Manufacturing Planner
Soane Britain —Thurmaston
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
Project & Production Coordinator (Homeopathic Medicines & Nutraceuticals)
Francicea Ltd —Lichfield
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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2d
Production Manager
Hillarys —Nottingham
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
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Merchandiser
Reflect International Limited —Leicester
- £20,000 - £30,000 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
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11d
Senior Operations Supervisor
Thermo Fisher Scientific —Loughborough
- Overtime
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Supervising experience
3d
Production Leader
Celanese International Corporation —Spondon
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Production Team Leaders
NP Aerospace —Coventry
- £34,886.40 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Agile
- IT
- Annual leave
Manager, Production
Saputo Inc. —Nuneaton
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Production Team Leaders
NP Aerospace Limited —Coventry
- £34,886.40 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Agile
- IT
- Annual leave
Production Manager
Quadralene Ltd. —Derby
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
3d
Production Planner (FTC 12 months)
Morgan Advanced Materials —Rugby
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Communication skills
Front Line Manager
Long Clawson Dairy Ltd —Long Clawson
- £36,000 - £36,500 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- IT
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6d
Production Supervisor
IPS —Birmingham
- £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Team management
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Production Manager

Electronic Assembly Services Ltd
Ashby-De-La-Zouch

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Data analysis skills
MRP
Assembly
Project management
Team management
Root cause analysis
Leadership
Surface mount technology

Full job description

Job Summary
The Production Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all daily manufacturing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality products. This role manages production planning, workforce performance, and operational processes to meet customer delivery requirements while maintaining compliance with quality, health & safety, and environmental standards. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Manufacturing Manager drives continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, supports new product introductions, optimises resource utilisation, reduces waste, and implements process improvements to enhance productivity, equipment reliability, and overall operational performance. The role also has responsibility for budget control, staffing, training, and resolving production issues through effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, organise, and supervise daily manufacturing operations.
Manage production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements.
Monitor production performance, efficiency, and output.
Ensure compliance with quality standards and manufacturing procedures.
Lead and develop production supervisors, technicians, and operators.
Coordinate with engineering, quality, procurement, and supply chain teams.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
Analyse production data and identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve productivity.
Manage labor utilisation, staffing levels, and training programs.
Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Oversee equipment maintenance and minimise production downtime.
Support new product introductions (NPI) and process improvements.
Control manufacturing costs and monitor departmental budgets.
Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions.

Required Qualifications

Qualified to minimum Level 4 HNC/HND, but experience will be considered.
Electronics Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Operations Management
Related field
5–10+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing.
2–5+ years of leadership or production management experience.
Knowledge of:
PCB assembly (SMT and Through-Hole processes)
Electronic testing and inspection
ERP/MRP systems
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma methodologies
ISO 9001 quality systems
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

Experience with:
Surface Mount Technology (SMT)
Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)
ICT/FCT testing
Electronic assembly processes
Project management skills.
Data analysis and KPI reporting.
Excellent communication and team management abilities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Production output and throughput
On-time delivery (OTD)
First-pass yield (FPY)
Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
Scrap and rework rates
Labor productivity
Customer quality complaints
Manufacturing cost per unit

Typical Work Environment

Electronics manufacturing plant or factory.
Combination of production floor supervision and office-based planning.
May require shift support, overtime, or weekend work during peak production periods.

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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