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Production Manager

Advanced Laminates
Coventry, United Kingdom
Last month
£40,000 – £55,000 pa

Salary

£40,000 – £55,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
21 Apr 2026 (Last month)

Benefits

30 days Holiday (including Bank Holidays) Company Pension
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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)

Key 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:

  • Company Pension
  • 30 days Holiday (including Bank Holidays)
  • Established team

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