Winder Power is proud to announce the internal promotion of two long standing team members, Callum Kitson and Matt Jones, into Production Manager roles. As the business continues to expand, including the development of the new 132 kV grid transformer product line, strengthening leadership within production is essential. These promotions reflect Winder Power’s commitment to investing in its people and supporting career development at every stage.
Callum first joined Winder Power as a Core Erector and Mechanical Fitter, a role that gave him a practical entry into the engineering world and the chance to work hands on with the equipment he had always wanted to be involved with. Over the years, he has developed strong problem solving abilities, improved organisation, and a mindset focused on continual improvement. These skills have supported his progression and strengthened his decision making as he moved into more senior responsibilities.
Training and mentorship have played an important role in Callum’s journey. He completed his HNC in Electrical Engineering and undertook high voltage switching training, both of which enhanced his technical knowledge. He also credits several supervisors and managers with helping him develop, exposing him to different leadership styles and approaches. The company’s support has been instrumental too, from funding external training to providing opportunities to step up long before any formal role change. Preparing for the Production Manager position involved spending more time learning the wider business and adjusting to a leadership focused working style. Although he jokes about building resilience to email notifications, the reality is that he has taken time to understand how production decisions influence the full operation.
Callum values Winder Power’s culture of promoting from within, believing it ensures key roles are filled by people with a solid, practical understanding of products and processes. For him, seeing the business invest internally makes progression feel achievable. Looking ahead, he is excited to play a part in the expansion of the 132 kV product line and hopes to continue developing his understanding of what it takes to support a growing company from both a technical and wider business perspective.
Matt’s journey at Winder Power began in 2020 when he joined as a Coil Erector, working within a team of four mainly focused on small distribution units. His engineering background from the Army helped him settle in quickly, and he soon demonstrated strong initiative and leadership potential. Over time, Matt developed key skills in problem solving, leadership, and management, often being thrown in at the deep end and required to make decisions that kept workflow smooth and projects on track.
He credits the more experienced members of the erecting team with supporting his development, helping him build technical depth and confidence in his role. After only two years, Matt was given the opportunity to run his department, a challenge he embraced fully. Learning on the job gave him exposure to the bigger picture, teaching him how processes fit together and how decisions affect the full production flow. This early leadership experience helped prepare him for his step into Production Manager, a role that now involves overseeing multiple departments and working more closely with training, staff development, planning, and operational problem solving. Alongside this, he has spent time learning more about the wider business to understand how different teams contribute to Winder Power’s growth.
Matt believes strongly in the value of promoting from within, explaining that it helps maintain strong working relationships and places responsibility in the hands of people who genuinely understand the company’s culture, products, and processes. He appreciates the opportunities the business has given him and sees internal development as essential to building a motivated and knowledgeable workforce. In his new role, he is most excited about the challenge it offers, particularly the chance to make decisions that impact not just one department, but the wider business. Over the coming years, he hopes to continue developing his knowledge of both the product and the organisation, learning from colleagues across the business and the senior management team.
Their journeys demonstrate the strength of Winder Power’s internal training pathways, the value of hands on experience, and the commitment the company has to supporting long term development. As the business continues to grow and diversify its production capabilities, leaders like Callum and Matt will play an essential role in shaping the future of Winder Power.