Product Build Manager
CV-LibraryDerbypermanentPosted: 30 June 2026
Apply NowUp to £55,000 | Exceptional benefits - listed below | Derby (onsite) | Permanent
We’re recruiting for an experienced Manager from within Manufacturing, this is a great opportunity to join a company with a great working environment, in a business that truly puts their employee's first. This is a newly created role and we are looking for a hands-on, forward-thinking Product Build Manager to lead a dynamic production team where quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement sit at the heart of everything they do. We are looking for an experienced People Manager from a Manufacturing background (Electronics Manufacturing would be great - although not essential) to lead a team through change and growth.
In this role, you’ll take ownership of delivering complex builds on time and within budget, while developing a highly skilled and motivated team that thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. You’ll be the driving force behind operational excellence balancing people leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and smart resource planning to ensure they are consistently exceeding customer expectations and keep production capability running at its best.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership to the Product Build team, ensuring high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery
Develop a motivated, highly skilled, and flexible workforce through training and competency management
Manage resource planning and adapt to changing production schedules and business priorities
Due to growth, maximising the utilisation of physical space and human resources for optimal efficiency (eventually looking at additional or larger premises)
Ensure compliance with QSHE policies, audits, and full resolution of CAPAs and SCARs
Lead and support continuous improvement and internal change initiatives
Act as key liaison with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure clear communication
Oversee production execution, including work instructions, MES accuracy, and efficient use of materials and space
What we're looking for:
3+ years experience of managing large manufacturing teams in a high paced working environment.
Proven track record of training / developing workforce to maximise efficiency and engagement.
A strong communicator at all levels, with both internal and external stakeholders.
In depth understanding of Electronic Product Build manufacturing processes.
Extensive knowledge and experience of equipment and tooling required for Product Build.
Previous experience of mechanical preparation and assembly of enclosures and full product builds.
Experience of leading change and improvement projects.
A good level of PC literacy, with previous experience of using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint & OneDrive.)
What's on offer:
Salary up to £55,000 per annum
4 day working week, 9 hour days with every Friday off (start time flexible between 6.00 - 8.00)
Pension
Subsidised Cafe
Onsite Gym
BUPA Private Medical
Life Insurance
Great company events
And much more
If you have the experience we are looking for and you think you will succeed within this industry and role, apply today
We’re recruiting for an experienced Manager from within Manufacturing, this is a great opportunity to join a company with a great working environment, in a business that truly puts their employee's first. This is a newly created role and we are looking for a hands-on, forward-thinking Product Build Manager to lead a dynamic production team where quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement sit at the heart of everything they do. We are looking for an experienced People Manager from a Manufacturing background (Electronics Manufacturing would be great - although not essential) to lead a team through change and growth.
In this role, you’ll take ownership of delivering complex builds on time and within budget, while developing a highly skilled and motivated team that thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. You’ll be the driving force behind operational excellence balancing people leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and smart resource planning to ensure they are consistently exceeding customer expectations and keep production capability running at its best.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership to the Product Build team, ensuring high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery
Develop a motivated, highly skilled, and flexible workforce through training and competency management
Manage resource planning and adapt to changing production schedules and business priorities
Due to growth, maximising the utilisation of physical space and human resources for optimal efficiency (eventually looking at additional or larger premises)
Ensure compliance with QSHE policies, audits, and full resolution of CAPAs and SCARs
Lead and support continuous improvement and internal change initiatives
Act as key liaison with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure clear communication
Oversee production execution, including work instructions, MES accuracy, and efficient use of materials and space
What we're looking for:
3+ years experience of managing large manufacturing teams in a high paced working environment.
Proven track record of training / developing workforce to maximise efficiency and engagement.
A strong communicator at all levels, with both internal and external stakeholders.
In depth understanding of Electronic Product Build manufacturing processes.
Extensive knowledge and experience of equipment and tooling required for Product Build.
Previous experience of mechanical preparation and assembly of enclosures and full product builds.
Experience of leading change and improvement projects.
A good level of PC literacy, with previous experience of using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint & OneDrive.)
What's on offer:
Salary up to £55,000 per annum
4 day working week, 9 hour days with every Friday off (start time flexible between 6.00 - 8.00)
Pension
Subsidised Cafe
Onsite Gym
BUPA Private Medical
Life Insurance
Great company events
And much more
If you have the experience we are looking for and you think you will succeed within this industry and role, apply today