PCB Operations Manager

4 days ago


Musselburgh, East Lothian, United Kingdom Zot Engineering Ltd Full time

Purpose and objectives of the role

The PCB Operations Manager oversees all aspects of printed circuit board manufacturing operations, including production planning, process optimization, quality control, equipment maintenance, and team leadership. This role ensures that PCB production meets performance, quality, and safety standards while aligning with the company's goals for efficiency and continuous improvement.

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day PCB manufacturing operations, ensuring adherence to production schedules and quality standards.
  • Lead and manage production teams, including supervisors, technicians, and operators.
  • Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices for PCB fabrication and assembly.
  • Coordinate with engineering, quality assurance, procurement, and logistics to ensure seamless operations.
  • Monitor KPIs and production data to identify areas for improvement in throughput, yield, and cost.
  • Ensure compliance with IPC standards, ISO certifications, and other industry regulations.
  • Manage inventory of materials and components to prevent shortages and minimize waste.
  • Drive lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement (e.g., Six Sigma, Kaizen).
  • Maintain and optimize equipment and machinery used in PCB production.
  • Prepare and present reports to senior management regarding production performance, issues, and improvement plans.
  • Support new prototype manufacturing and scaling of prototype to production volumes.

All employees may be required to carry out other tasks as necessary for the business. These tasks will be appropriate to their skills and experience and will not be unreasonable.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, or other quality systems.
  • Certification in Lean Six Sigma or related methodologies.
  • Experience of working in fast paced high precision manufacturing environment.

Skills

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Highly organised with great attention to detail/accuracy.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • To be able to work as a team but also work independently.

Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in PCB manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
  • Strong knowledge of PCB fabrication and related industries
  • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, production planning, and lean manufacturing tools.
  • Proven track record in driving operational excellence and process improvement.

Salary

£40k-£55k DOE

Why Zot?

  • Nearly 50 years of Engineering experience in all aspects of Manufacturing
  • 30 days paid holiday per year (this includes 8 public)
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Shift allowance (where applicable)
  • Excellent on-the-job training
  • Apprenticeship schemes available
  • Sage Benefits including many shopping discounts
  • Employee Assistance programme.
  • Good transport links and on-site car parking
  • Equal Opportunities Employer

Zot follows a policy of equal opportunities for employment, training, and other conditions of service.

We want to emphasise that we are managing the recruitment for these vacancies in-house and will not be partnering with recruitment agencies. This approach allows us to ensure a more direct and personalised selection process. Thank you for your understanding.



  • Musselburgh, East Lothian, United Kingdom Zot Engineering Ltd Full time £55,000 - £110,000 per year

    Purpose and objectives of the roleThis role is taking ownership of the company's compliance to AS9100/ISO9001- ISO3485 – ISO14001 and co-ordinate and facilitate Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) activities concerning our operated buildings (PCB, Sheet Metal, Electrical Mechanical Assembly), ensuring safety practices are adhered to throughout. Being...

  • Care Service Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Musselburgh, East Lothian, United Kingdom Home Instead SUR Group Full time £45,000 - £70,000 per year

    About the CompanyHome Instead SUR Group is dedicated to providing high-quality care at home, ensuring that clients receive the support they need in a compassionate and respectful environment. Our mission is to enhance the lives of seniors and their families, fostering a culture of excellence and integrity.About the RoleThe Service Manager for Home Instead...


  • Musselburgh, East Lothian, United Kingdom Century Mechanical Holdings LLC Full time $175,000 - $250,000

    Position SummaryThe Chief Operations Officer  provides strategic, operational, and financial leadership across a portfolio of HVAC, plumbing, gas, and electrical companies under a single holding company. This executive role is responsible for ensuring operational excellence, maximizing profitability, driving financial growth, and supporting business leaders...


  • Musselburgh, East Lothian, United Kingdom VergeSense Full time $125,000 - $150,000

    Our CompanyThe workplace has undergone a complete transformation. Historically, occupancy was consistent; everyone worked in the office five days per week. But in today's world, occupancy is inconsistent, unpredictable, and dynamic, as work has become more flexible than ever before. To make decisions with confidence, workplace, CRE, and facilities management...


  • Musselburgh, East Lothian, United Kingdom Cobalt Full time $95,000 - $119,000

    Required Qualifications and SkillsExperience: 5+ years of demonstrated experience in cybersecurity and B2B field marketing or demand generation, with a strong emphasis on planning and managing events and executing ABM campaigns.Collaboration: Proven ability to work closely with Sales and Channel Partner teams on joint initiatives, with excellent...

  • Forester - Gisborne

    6 hours ago


    Musselburgh, East Lothian, United Kingdom Pamu Farms of New Zealand Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$125,000

    Manage a portfolio of forests on Pāmu farmsRelocation costs, health, and life insurance$80,000 to $125,000 – expected appointment rangeRegular travel across the East Coast – including Opotiki, Tiniroto and WairoaThe Opportunity Join Pāmu's journey to care for and enhance our forests – creating resilient landscapes that nurture people, the...


  • Musselburgh, East Lothian, United Kingdom Scottish Land & Estates Full time

    Role DescriptionScottish Land & Estates is recruiting a Digital and Marketing Officer to join our Communications Team.Digital channels are crucial to Scottish Land & Estates reaching a broader audience with its messages, engaging in debates of interest and understanding the environment in which it operates.The Communications team supports activity across the...

  • Solutions Engineer

    2 weeks ago


    Musselburgh, East Lothian, United Kingdom Keepit Full time

    At Keepit we deliver the next-level data protection. We own and operate a vender-independent cloud to provide next-level SaaS data protection. We offer all-inclusive, secure, and reliable backup and recovery services for our data. We are One vender, One data processing.We are growing fast as a company and do our best to bring our SaaS cloud-based backup...


  • Musselburgh, United Kingdom Zot Engineering Ltd Full time

    Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Day to day assessment of product quality / product release / process control monitoring, enhancement and development.This is a senior position and an opportunity to join one of the Uk’s Leading PCB manufacturing companies. The successful candidate will be working within the Technical/Process...


  • Musselburgh, United Kingdom Zot Engineering Ltd Full time

    Purpose and objectives of the roleThis role is taking ownership of the company's compliance to AS9100/ISO9001- ISO3485 – ISO14001 and co-ordinate and facilitate Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) activities concerning our operated buildings (PCB, Sheet Metal, Electrical Mechanical Assembly), ensuring safety practices are adhered to throughout. Being...


  • Musselburgh, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time

    OverviewFood and Beverages Operations Manager | Musselburgh Racecourse, Musselburgh, Scotland, United KingdomSalary: £34,000 per year + up to 10% bonus + Sodexo benefitsContract: Full-time; Monday – Friday with occasional evenings and weekends in line with race daysWhat You'll DoEnsure the venue is fully operational and maintained to high standards for...


  • Musselburgh, United Kingdom Edge Autism Ltd Full time

    At Edge, the operations assistant reports to the senior management team and works towards ensuring a smooth business environment with a focus on performance efficiency throughout the different departments. This position requires the identification of operational risks and opportunities, and providing solutions for the same together with the help of relevant...

  • Dispatch Operative

    1 day ago


    Musselburgh, United Kingdom Taskmaster Resources LTD Full time

    Dispatch Operative Musselburgh £10.40 per hour Monday to Friday 9am-6pm Do you have experience working as a Dispatch Operative? if so, Taskmaster want to speak to you. Working as a Dispatch Operative, you will be tasked with getting the orders ready for dispatch to the customer. Please be aware this is a manual role, with heavy lifting and pushing....

  • Dispatch Operative

    5 days ago


    Musselburgh, United Kingdom Taskmaster Resources LTD Full time

    Dispatch Operative Musselburgh £10.50 per hour Monday to Friday 9am-6pm Do you have experience working as a Dispatch Operative? if so, Taskmaster want to speak to you. Working as a Dispatch Operative, you will be tasked with getting the orders ready for dispatch to the customer. Please be aware this is a manual role, with heavy lifting and pushing....


  • Musselburgh, United Kingdom Hamilton Waste & Recycling Ltd Full time

    **Job description** Hamilton Waste & Recycling are a leading integrated waste management business providing collection, treatment, recycling and technologically-driven energy generation services. Through the expertise of our people and investment in technology we promote and deliver sustainable waste management solutions. An exciting opportunity has arisen...


  • Musselburgh, United Kingdom Hamilton Waste & Recycling Ltd Full time

    **Job description** Hamilton Waste & Recycling are a leading integrated waste management business providing collection, treatment, recycling and technologically-driven energy generation services. Through the expertise of our people and investment in technology we promote and deliver sustainable waste management solutions. An exciting opportunity has arisen...

  • Hygiene Operatives

    2 weeks ago


    Musselburgh, United Kingdom Taskmaster Resources LTD Full time

    **Hygiene Operatives** **Musselburgh** **£9.50 per hour - 23 year old and above** **£9.18 per hour - 21 - 22 years of age** **£8.00 per hour - 18-20 year old** **£10 shift allowance per night** **Monday to Friday** **3pm-midnight** **Temp to perm opportunity** Due to continued business growth and the implementation of a new factory opening, a...

  • Despatch Operatives

    2 weeks ago


    Musselburgh, United Kingdom Taskmaster Resources LTD Full time

    **Despatch Operatives** **Musselburgh** **£9.50 per hour - 23 year old and above** **£9.18 per hour - 21 - 22 years of age** **£8.00 per hour - 18-20 year old** **Monday to Friday** **Dayshift - 4am-1pm** **Backshift - 1pm-10pm - £10 shift allowance per day** **Nightshift - 5pm-2am - £10 shift allowance per day** **Temp to perm...