Factory / Production Manager – Melsonby Are you an experienced Factory Manager / Production Manager who believes great manufacturing starts with great people? We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Production Manager to lead our production teams across our two manufacturing facilities in Melsonby . You will need to have worked within the electrical / mechanical industry This is a highly visible leadership role. You’ll be regularly out on the shop floor , talking to the team, understanding our products and processes, identifying challenges and working with people to find practical solutions. We’re looking for an approachable and supportive leader who takes ownership of production performance while creating a positive environment where people feel valued, motivated and able to do their best work. What you will do You’ll have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation of production across both Melsonby facilities, working closely with Production, Engineering and wider teams to ensure we manufacture safely, efficiently, on time and to the required quality standards . Your responsibilities will include: Providing strong, visible leadership across both facilities and spending time on the shop floor Leading, developing and motivating production teams Building strong relationships with employees and understanding their challenges, ideas and concerns Developing a strong understanding of our products and manufacturing processes Identifying production issues and working with the team to find practical solutions Planning production schedules and capacity, ensuring labour, equipment and materials are used effectively Monitoring production performance, KPIs, quality and delivery targets Ensuring products are manufactured to specification and required quality standards Working closely with Engineering to improve processes and support Design for Manufacture Investigating quality issues and driving appropriate corrective actions Driving continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing and 5S Managing production resources to support productivity, delivery and cost control Working with internal teams to manage priorities, delivery schedules and overdue orders Ensuring Health & Safety standards are maintained and risks are proactively managed Supporting recruitment, performance, absence management, training and workforce development Coaching and mentoring team members and building future capability within the production function Why SWARCO? At SWARCO, you'll be joining a global technology business that develops solutions designed to make journeys safer, smarter and more sustainable. Our Melsonby operation plays an important role in manufacturing the technology and equipment used across intelligent transport systems. This is an opportunity to take a key leadership position within that operation and make a tangible difference to our people, our products and our production performance . You'll have the opportunity to lead an experienced team, influence how we operate and drive meaningful improvements across our manufacturing facilities. Our benefits We offer a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Day off for your Birthday Company benefits and discounts Opportunities for professional development and learning A supportive and collaborative working environment The opportunity to work for a global technology business Ready to lead from the front? If you're an experienced Production Manager who enjoys being close to the action, developing people and making things happen, we'd love to hear from you.