Job Description:

Production Manager
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Interaction Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering and manufacturing organisation for an experienced Production Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative business with a long-standing reputation for designing and manufacturing specialist test and measurement equipment supplied to customers worldwide.

We're looking for a forward-thinking engineering leader who can bring modern manufacturing expertise, commercial awareness and strong people management skills to an established and highly experienced team. This is not a maintenance role – it's an opportunity to influence the future direction of products, processes and operational performance.

As Production Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end coordination of production activities, ensuring products are delivered on time, to the highest quality standards and within budget expectations.

You will oversee operational delivery across purchasing, design support, production, warehousing, quality and customer fulfilment, while driving continuous improvement throughout the business.

• Lead end-to-end production and operational delivery
• Support mechanical, electrical and firmware development activities
• Oversee calibration, commissioning and global service support
• Manage buying, warehousing and fulfilment functions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and quality standards
• Support product development and modernisation projects
• Contribute to IoT and machine connectivity integration initiatives
• Ensure compliance with evolving UK and European regulatory requirements
• Develop cost-effective sourcing strategies, including overseas supply chains
• Identify opportunities for aftermarket and service innovation

The successful candidate will have a strong engineering background combined with production management experience and a desire to contribute strategically to future business growth.

You will be comfortable working alongside experienced engineers, bringing fresh ideas, modern manufacturing knowledge and a collaborative leadership style.

• Production, Manufacturing or Engineering Management experience
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical engineering knowledge
• Understanding of IoT, connectivity or smart systems
• Experience of overseas component sourcing and supplier management
• Knowledge of CE and UKCA compliance processes
• Continuous improvement and quality management experience
• Strong organisational and leadership skills

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Lead by listening, influencing and taking action
• Balance operational detail with strategic thinking
• Remain calm and adaptable when priorities change
• Challenge existing processes while respecting expertise
• Aspire to progress into senior leadership positions

• 25–30 days annual leave (service related)
• Life assurance
• Group personal pension scheme
• Income protection
• Free on-site parking
• Flexible working hours
• Potential for international travel

Closing Date: 24th June 2026

For more information or to apply, please contact Interaction Recruitment today.

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