About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Production Manager to lead our tent manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day production of high-quality canvas and fabric structures, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities
- · Plan, coordinate, and oversee all production activities to meet customer delivery deadlines.
- · Manage production schedules, capacity planning, and workflow across cutting, sewing, welding, assembly, and finishing operations.
- · Lead, motivate, and develop production supervisors and manufacturing staff.
- · Monitor production performance, labour efficiency, and material utilisation.
- · Ensure products meet company quality standards and customer specifications.
- · Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- · Manage inventory with procurement and warehouse teams.
- · Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality systems.
- · Prepare production reports and KPIs.
- · Work closely with engineering, design, procurement, quality assurance, and sales teams.
Skills and Experience
Essential:
- Minimum 5 years' production management experience.
- Strong leadership and planning skills.
- Knowledge of quality systems and ERP/MRP software.
Desirable:
- Experience in textile, canvas, industrial sewing, or tent manufacturing.
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training.
- Relevant manufacturing or engineering qualification.
What We Offer
- · Competitive salary
- · Performance bonus
- · Pension
- · Training and development
- · Career progression
How to Apply
Please submit your CV together with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and achievements.
Pay: £37,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
