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Production Manager
DFS Composites Limited —Lee-on-the-Solent
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
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Trainee Operative (Traffic Management)
VolkerWessels —Chichester
- Maintenance
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Manager, Accounting
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. —Littlehampton
- Microsoft Excel
- Master's degree
- Project management
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Biffa Waste Services —Ford
- £13.64 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
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- Computer literacy
- Employee discount
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Harwin —Portsmouth
- From £37,000 a year
- Full-time
- Programmable logic controllers
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
- Employee assistance programme
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Wärtsilä —Havant
- CAD
- Computer literacy
- Communication skills
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Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. —Littlehampton
- Engineering
- C++
- Bachelor's degree
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Production Manager

DFS Composites Limited
Lee-on-the-Solent

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Job details

Full-time
£50,000 - £60,000 a year

Qualifications

Management
SAP
Quality management
Continuous improvement
Leadership

Full job description

About the Company
We are a forward-thinking composite manufacturing business supplying precision equipment to the aerospace and renewables (wind energy) sector. Operating in a highly regulated environment, we are committed to delivering exceptional quality, reliability, and on-time performance to our customers. Our facility combines advanced materials expertise with a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

The Role
We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead our composite manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring production runs safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with aerospace quality standards, including AS9100. You will be instrumental in driving performance, developing the team, and supporting the ongoing growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily production activities within a composite manufacturing environment, ensuring targets for safety, quality, cost, and delivery are delivered.
Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
Ensure full compliance with AS9100 standards and customer-specific aerospace requirements.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement, applying lean manufacturing principles to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve production issues and improve processes
Lead, coach, and develop production staff, building a high-performing and accountable team.
Monitor and report on KPIs, implementing corrective actions where required.
Own production planning and resource allocation to meet current and future demand.

Skills & Experience

Proven experience in a Production Manager or similar role within aerospace or composite manufacturing.
Strong working knowledge of composite processes (e.g. layup, vacuum bagging, VARTM, curing and 3 & 5 axis CNC).
Thorough understanding of AS9100 quality management systems and audit requirements.
Experience of lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement methodologies. Especially 5S.
Strong leadership and people management skills
Excellent problem-solving ability with a practical, solutions-focused approach
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

What We Offer

Competitive salary
Opportunity to work within a growing UK-based aerospace supply chain
A supportive and collaborative working environment
Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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