Manufacturing Manager (GRP / Composites)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Coventry, United Kingdom
Last week
£50,000 – £55,000 pa

Salary

£50,000 – £55,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
20 May 2026 (Last week)

Benefits

Enhanced Holiday Package Progression Industry Training Benefits

Manufacturing Manager (GRP / Composites)


£50,000 - £55,000 + Enhanced Holiday Package + Progression + Industry Training + Benefits


Coventry

Are you a senior member of the production or manufacturing department and are now looking to take full ownership of factory operations within a growing, specialist manufacturer?

Do you enjoy driving output, improving processes and leading teams on the shop floor, ensuring products are delivered to clients in full and on time?

The company are a UK-based manufacturer specialising in GRP fibreglass solutions, delivering modular bathroom pods and contract manufacturing services.

Operating across multiple divisions including shower pods, en-suites and bespoke composites, the business is continuing to grow and invest in its production capability.

This is a key leadership role, managing a team of fifteen and taking responsibility for production from order through to finished product, playing a vital part in reducing reliance on senior leadership and driving operational performance.

The Role:

  • Take full ownership of day-to-day factory operations and production output
  • Deliver products on time, in full, and right first time
  • Lead daily production meetings and resolve operational issues proactively
  • Manage and develop a team of 15, including team leaders and multi-skilled operators
  • Oversee production planning, scheduling and workload balancing across product lines

The Person:

  • Senior member of a production or manufacturing department
  • Experienced in workflow management and production planning

Job Reference: BBBH24977b

Key words: Production, Manager, Supervisor, Engineer, Engineering, Manufacturing, GRP, Composites, Education, Training, Coventry, West Midlands


We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.

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