Production Manager

Production Manager – Control Panel Manufacturing

Buckinghamshire
Start Date: ASAP

£50k per annum – Temporary to Permanent

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager with a strong background in control panel manufacturing to oversee day-to-day workshop operations and successfully manage multiple live projects simultaneously. This is an opportunity to join a close-knit and expanding engineering business led by a hands-on Managing Director with a strong technical background.

The company has built a strong reputation through repeat business, referrals, and long-term client relationships, delivering high-quality projects across data centres, hospitals, commercial buildings, and wider infrastructure sectors. This is a hands-on and fast-paced role where you will take ownership of production activities across assembly, wiring, testing, planning, and workflow management. You will be responsible for ensuring all projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

You will work closely with the Managing Director, Operations Manager, and Production team to improve delivery performance, enhance workshop efficiency, and regain control of ongoing projects, ensuring all work is prioritised and completed to required standards.

Key Responsibilities of the production manager:

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities for control panel assembly, wiring, and testing
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery deadlines are achieved
• Plan and allocate workloads across the workshop team
• Monitor production workflow and provide regular project updates to senior management
• Support engineers and wiremen during busy production periods
• Read and interpret electrical schematics
• Liaise with procurement, testing, quality, and operations teams to ensure smooth project delivery
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 procedures and company quality standards
• Manage workshop organisation, cleanliness, and efficient use of workspace
• Oversee stock control and material availability for scheduled projects
• Troubleshoot  and resolve production technical issues
• Work closely with the team to ensure finished panels are tested and delivered on schedule

Skills & Experience Required of the Production manager:

• Previous experience in control panel manufacturing
• Production management or workshop supervision experience
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings
• Strong planning, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing multiple live projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with production planning and workflow management tools
• Electrical qualification is required
• Experience with QC, inspection, and testing of control panels would be advantageous

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role within a growing engineering business
• Long-term projects with established clients
• Varied and technically interesting work
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Immediate start available
• End of year Bonus, Pension, 25 days holiday

To be considered for this role please either hit the 'Apply' button on this site or email your CV directly to (url removed) I can also be contacted directly on (phone number removed). I look forward to hearing from you!

ATA Recruitment specialise in the recruitment of Engineers across the UK, so if this role is not for you, please do have a look on our website for further potential opportunities which may suit your skills and experience better - If you have the skill, we have the recruitment knowledge and together we can find you your perfect job! - (url removed)  

You must be eligible to live and work within the UK. Sponsorship is not provided.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation