Electrical Production Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and co-ordinate electrical installation activities across assigned production areas or projects
• Ensure all electrical work complies with BS 7671 and internal quality standards
• Support integration of electrical systems into mechanical assemblies and complex products
• Provide hands-on support for complex or critical wiring tasks when needed
• Monitor daily build plans and ensure work is delivered in line with production schedules
• Act as the first point of escalation for electrical build issues, supporting fault finding and resolution
• Provide day-to-day direction, mentoring, and technical support to Electrical Fitters
• Allocate tasks and balance workloads to meet production priorities
• Support onboarding and training of new team members
• Promote high standards of workmanship, behaviour, and accountability within the team
• Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring all work is carried out in line with safe systems of work
• Ensure team compliance with HSE procedures, risk assessments, and PPE requirements
• Proactively identify and address hazards, unsafe behaviours, and near misses
• Support incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in line with 5S principles
• Support inspections, audits, and testing activities
• Manage and escalate non-conformances, ensuring timely resolution
• Drive adherence to company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives within the electrical team
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and build quality
• Participate in Lean activities including 5S, standard work, and waste reduction
• Support implementation of improved working methods and best practices
• Contribute to achieving SQCDP performance targets
• Make day-to-day decisions on build sequencing and issue resolution within defined parameters
• Escalate complex technical, resource, or quality issues to Production Leadership
• Recommend process improvements and support implementation
• Influence team performance, standards, and behaviours on the shopfloor

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

TECHNICAL SKILLS/EDUCATION

• Essential
• Level 3 Installation Electrician /Maintenance Electrician apprenticeship – City & Guilds 5357 or equivalent
• Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018 – City & Guilds 2382 or equivalent
• Level 3 Award in the initial verification and certification of electrical installations – City & Guilds 2394 or equivalent
• Strong understanding of BS 7671 standards and electrical best practice
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and production workflows
• Effective communication and team coordination skills

ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEEDS

KEY STAKEHOLDERS

BENEFITS

• Opportunity to develop people leadership and team management capability
• Increased exposure to cross-functional collaboration (Engineering, Quality, HSE)
• Development of planning, coordination, and operational decision-making skills
• Involvement in continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives
• Opportunity to broaden technical expertise across complex electrical systems and integrated builds

OUR VALUES

IMPROVEMENT