Lead Production Technician

Lead Production Technician
Location: Oxford
Salary: £35,000 Monday – Friday

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Production Technician to join a cutting-edge technology manufacturing environment within a global engineering business. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will oversee a small production team while remaining actively involved in the assembly, testing, and fault diagnosis of complex electro-mechanical products. You will take ownership of manufacturing order progression, ensuring products are built, tested, and delivered to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of electro-mechanical assemblers
• Assign and coordinate workloads to meet production targets
• Convert production plans into manufacturing orders with planning teams
• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems using technical documentation
• Diagnose faults down to component level and manage repair/replacement
• Oversee kitting and stock movement using ERP systems (NetSuite)
• Liaise with engineering and test teams to ensure smooth production flow
• Support stock control activities including stock takes and organisation
• Manage and progress returned units (RMA process)
• Contribute to product and process improvements through feedback to engineering

What We’re Looking For

• Experience leading or supervising a production or technical team
• Strong background in electro-mechanical assembly and fault finding
• Experience using ERP systems (NetSuite desirable)
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Organised, proactive, and team-focused approach
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal

If you feel you have the skillset we are looking for then please apply directly or call 01189598078