Production Manager

Responsibilities

• Production Ownership:
• Full accountability for daily and weekly output
• Deliver products on time, in full, right first time
• Run daily production meetings
• Resolve issues proactively
• People Management:
• Lead, motivate and manage factory team (15)
• Develop team leaders and multi-skilled workforce
• Manage attendance, holidays and performance
• Production Planning:
• Create and manage production schedules
• Balance workload across all product lines
• Align production with sales demand and deadlines
• Logistics and Delivery:
• Ensure products are complete and ready for installation
• Coordinate with delivery and installation teams
• Health and Safety:
• Maintain compliance with HSE regulations
• Manage COSHH, PPE, and safe GRP handling
• Promote strong safety culture
• Quality Management:
• Drive right-first-time production
• Manage defects, rework and root cause analysis
• Facilities and Equipment:
• Ensure machinery uptime and maintenance
• Improve factory layout and workflow
• Continuous Improvement:
• Improve efficiency, productivity and cost control
• Implement lean practices where appropriate
• Experience and Skills:
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or production leadership role
• Strong people management and leadership skills
• Hands on approach and in busy periods offering practical support on the shopfloor
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Experience in GRP / Composites is desirable but not essential
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
• Familiarity with production planning and workflow management
• Personal Attributes:
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Strong ownership mindset
• Ability to work under pressure
• Results-driven and accountable
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits

Additional Information

Production Manager The Production Manager is responsible for running all day-to-day factory operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and delivery commitments are met across all product lines. This role manages a team of 15 people, reports to the Managing Director and owns execution from order through to finished product - reducing reliance on the business owner. Advanced Laminates is a UK-based manufacturer specialising in GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) Fibreglass modular bathroom solutions and contract manufacturing. The business operates across three core divisions: Advanced Showers (Shower Pods) Crystal En-Suites (Bathroom Pods) Contract Manufacturing (GRP / Composites)

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