Electrical Production Manager

Description:

PURPOSE 
The Electrical Production Manager is responsible for leading and supporting the day to day activities of the electrical fitting team.  This role ensures that production targets are met safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards. This role acts as the first point of contact for the Fitter B – Electrical staff, providing guidance, resolving technical and operational issues, and escalating concerns where necessary to maintain workflow and production continuity. In addition to technical delivery, the Electrical Production Manager provides day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to Electrical Fitters, driving performance in line with Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People (SQCDP) objectives and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

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

Proven experience in an electrical fitting or installation role within a manufacturing or production environment
Demonstrated experience supporting or leading small teams or acting as a senior/lead technician
Strong background in interpreting electrical drawings and schematics
Experience in fault finding, diagnostics, and resolving build issues
Experience working within a quality-controlled or regulated manufacturing environment
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

Full time onsite required.
Successful candidate to complete a BPSS check

KEY STAKEHOLDERS

Electrical Fitters and wider production team
Operations Management
Quality and Inspection teams
Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineering)
Health, Safety & Environment team

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

We are united by our shared values

ACCOUNTABILITY

TRUST

COLLABORATION

IMPROVEMENT

We own our actions and their impact. We empower each other to do our best and never excuse poor behaviour.

We build trust through honesty, transparency and consistency. We create respectful relationships and every level.

We succeed together. We listen, support, and adapt as one team, helping each other achieve shared goals with positive intent.

We stay curious, creative and open to challenge. We think differently, learn continuously, and turn ideas into better ways of working