Josh Haith
Doncaster,South Yorkshire
Summary
Senior Engineering and Operations leader with a strong technical background and a proven track record of progression from hands-on engineering roles into senior management. Extensive experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering and production teams, with accountability for delivery, margin protection, quality, safety, asset reliability, and continuous improvement. Currently operating at Production Manager / Engineering Leadership level, managing complex manufacturing operations and driving structural improvements across design, production, installation, and maintenance functions. Recognised for improving throughput, reducing rework, strengthening engineering standards, and developing scalable teams capable of supporting business growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Haith Group
01.2023 - Current
- Full leadership responsibility for 54 employees, including 9 supervisors across 7 departments
- Ownership of production performance, delivery, safety, quality, cost control, and continuous improvement
- Senior operational input into engineering design, R&D, and new product development
- Accountability for asset reliability, plant availability, and safe operation across all departments
- Improved production throughput through labour reallocation, process improvement, and lean manufacturing principles
- Reduced rework and quality-related issues through stronger design reviews, standardisation, and earlier fault identification
- Strengthened production planning and scheduling, improving delivery performance and operational stability
- Implemented new SOPs and production processes, reducing build variation and reliance on individual knowledge
- Delivered multiple full production line installations from planning through execution, meeting project and customer requirements
- Improved stock control and material availability by working closely with Stores, reducing production disruption
- Led root cause analysis and corrective actions on project snags, preventing repeat failures
- Managed global exportation of machinery, ensuring compliance, safe handling, and customer satisfaction
- Embedded Toyota Production System (TPS) principles and a continuous improvement culture
- Maintained strong health & safety performance while increasing operational output
- Full responsibility for the maintenance, inspection, and ongoing upkeep of all production machinery
- Accountable for the safe operation, servicing, and statutory compliance of FLTs and lifting equipment
- Ensure planned maintenance schedules, statutory inspections, and defect rectification are completed and recorded
- Lead corrective actions arising from equipment faults, safety findings, and operational risk assessments
- Maintain asset reliability to minimise downtime and support production continuity
- Active involvement in manufacturing design and Design for Manufacture (DFM) reviews
- Strong working knowledge of 2D Autodesk and 3D Inventor Fusion
- Oversight of abnormal load handling and complex logistics
Works Foreman
Haith Group
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Supervised day-to-day shop floor operations and workforce activity
- Allocated labour and resources to meet production schedules and changing priorities
- Improved team efficiency and accountability through clearer task ownership
- Delivered toolbox talks and addressed performance issues
- Acted as the operational link between production teams and senior management
Global Lead Installation Engineer
Haith Group
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Technical and operational lead for global installation and commissioning projects
- Coordinated installation teams, contractors, and customer stakeholders
- Delivered system testing, commissioning, and customer handover
- Provided technical training and post-installation support
- Managed documentation, reporting, and issue resolution
Assembly Fitter
Haith Group
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Assembled mechanical and electrical components to engineering specifications
- Worked to SOPs, drawings, and quality standards
- Conducted inspections and reported non-conformances
- Supported production targets while maintaining safety compliance
Electrical / Electronic Engineering Apprentice
Haith Group
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Electrical installation, maintenance, and fault-finding
- Interpretation of schematics and technical drawings
- Testing, inspection, and diagnostics
- Preventative maintenance and health & safety compliance
- Qualifications Achieved: Level 3 Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations
Education
Hayfield Comprehensive School - Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Design & Technology, Graphic & Product Design, English Literature, English Language
Hayfield Comprehensive School
Skills
- Engineering & Production Leadership
- Design for Manufacture (DFM)
- Capacity Planning & Resource Optimisation
- Margin Protection & Cost Control
- Quality Improvement & Rework Reduction
- Lean Manufacturing & Toyota Production Systems (TPS)
- People Development & Succession Planning
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Daily performance management
- Safety
- Quality
- Delivery
- Cost
- People
- Maintenance
- Inspection
- Ongoing compliance
- Operational reliability
Custom Section
- Engineering & Production Leadership
- Design for Manufacture (DFM)
- Capacity Planning & Resource Optimisation
- Margin Protection & Cost Control
- Quality Improvement & Rework Reduction
- Lean Manufacturing & Toyota Production Systems (TPS)
- People Development & Succession Planning
- Cross-Functional Leadership
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Production Manager
Haith Group
01.2023 - Current
Works Foreman
Haith Group
01.2021 - 01.2023
Global Lead Installation Engineer
Haith Group
01.2019 - 01.2021
Assembly Fitter
Haith Group
01.2018 - 01.2019
Electrical / Electronic Engineering Apprentice
Haith Group
01.2016 - 01.2018
Hayfield Comprehensive School - Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Design & Technology, Graphic & Product Design, English Literature, English Language
Hayfield Comprehensive School