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Production Manager- Electrical Manufacturing

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Posted on Jul 24, 2026 by CV-Library
Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£50k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
Production Manager - Electrical Manufacturing
Norwich, Norfolk | £50,000–£60,000 DOE

Our client, a fast-growing specialist in electrical engineering is seeking an experienced Production Manager to take ownership of manufacturing operations due to sustained growth.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on leadership position for an experienced manufacturing leader with a background in panel building or electrical engineering. You'll take full responsibility for production output, quality and safety, working across multiple live projects.

You'll manage everything from production planning and resourcing through to final inspection and Factory Acceptance Testing, while building a culture of continuous improvement across the shop floor.

What You'll Be Doing

Managing the production department day-to-day, including wiremen, fitters, fabricators and supervisors
Planning and scheduling manufacturing activity against customer delivery dates
Reviewing drawings, BOMs and manufacturing packs ahead of production release
Coordinating with Engineering, Procurement, Stores and Commissioning to keep projects moving
Supporting Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)
Rolling out Lean Manufacturing, 5S and other continuous improvement initiatives
Setting and tracking KPIs
Recruiting, mentoring and developing production staff
Managing performance reviews, training plans and supplier relationships
Owning safety and housekeeping standards across the facility
What We're Looking For

Proven track record managing production within electrical manufacturing - panels, switchgear or LV/HV assemblies
Experience leading a team through a full manufacturing process
Confidence reading electrical drawings and technical documentation
Strong scheduling and planning experience
Comfortable and adept at managing costs and production budgets
Natural leadership and communication skills, with ability to problem solve
Desirable

Background with Protection & Control Panels, Relay Panels, LV Switchboards, HV Switchgear
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and commissioning experience
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma exposure
Experience developing apprentices
On Offer

£50,000–£60,000 depending on experience
Company pension
25 days holiday
Free parking

If this sounds like your next opportunity, please APPLY now or contact Lewis at Select Recruitment for further information

Reference: 225412229

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CV-Library

Production Manager- Electrical Manufacturing

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 24, 2026 by CV-Library

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Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£50k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
Production Manager - Electrical Manufacturing
Norwich, Norfolk | £50,000–£60,000 DOE

Our client, a fast-growing specialist in electrical engineering is seeking an experienced Production Manager to take ownership of manufacturing operations due to sustained growth.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on leadership position for an experienced manufacturing leader with a background in panel building or electrical engineering. You'll take full responsibility for production output, quality and safety, working across multiple live projects.

You'll manage everything from production planning and resourcing through to final inspection and Factory Acceptance Testing, while building a culture of continuous improvement across the shop floor.

What You'll Be Doing

Managing the production department day-to-day, including wiremen, fitters, fabricators and supervisors
Planning and scheduling manufacturing activity against customer delivery dates
Reviewing drawings, BOMs and manufacturing packs ahead of production release
Coordinating with Engineering, Procurement, Stores and Commissioning to keep projects moving
Supporting Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)
Rolling out Lean Manufacturing, 5S and other continuous improvement initiatives
Setting and tracking KPIs
Recruiting, mentoring and developing production staff
Managing performance reviews, training plans and supplier relationships
Owning safety and housekeeping standards across the facility
What We're Looking For

Proven track record managing production within electrical manufacturing - panels, switchgear or LV/HV assemblies
Experience leading a team through a full manufacturing process
Confidence reading electrical drawings and technical documentation
Strong scheduling and planning experience
Comfortable and adept at managing costs and production budgets
Natural leadership and communication skills, with ability to problem solve
Desirable

Background with Protection & Control Panels, Relay Panels, LV Switchboards, HV Switchgear
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and commissioning experience
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma exposure
Experience developing apprentices
On Offer

£50,000–£60,000 depending on experience
Company pension
25 days holiday
Free parking

If this sounds like your next opportunity, please APPLY now or contact Lewis at Select Recruitment for further information
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Reference: 225412229

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