Production Manager

Location: Luton, UK – on-site

Eligibility: Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship).

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The Crouse Hinds (Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions) division is part of Eaton’s electrical sector and has over 125 years of experience in protecting people, processes and assets in the most challenging environments. Our strategic focus is on driving growth, leveraging innovation and building capability across our global network towards diverse customer base - end-users, EPCs, integrators, OEMs and distributors. We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a Production Manager.

As a Production Manager you will part of Leadership team and report directly to Plant Manager. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire production process, from planning and scheduling to quality control and budget management, ensuring that products are manufactured efficiently and effectively.

They lead and manage the production team directly, maintain health and safety standards, and work to improve processes. They inspire and develop their teams, focus on growing talent and champion Eaton Leadership Model.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and schedule production to meet demand and timelines.
• Manage resources (equipment, facilities, stock) and liaise with procurement for component availability.
• Control costs and budgets, ensuring production remains cost-effective.
• Monitor production processes, enforce quality standards, and adjust schedules as needed.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and address issues immediately.
• Lead and develop the team, set performance goals, and manage engagement and training needs.
• Drive continuous improvement through lean practices, 5S, and process optimization.
• Track and report KPIs (safety, quality, inventory, productivity, cost) and ensure customer orders meet time, budget, and quality targets.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ production/manufacturing leadership in high volume environments
  
  
  

Skills

• Proven delivery against safety, quality, inventory, and productivity KPIs.
• Experience in electronics/PCBA (SMT, test) is a plus; lean/5S required.
• Proficient with ERP/MES and data/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI/Excel).
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
  
  
  

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.