GRP Production Leader for Luxury Yachts

Sunseeker International Ltd; Castletown; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Annual leave increases with service

Health Assured EAP

Mental Health First Aiders

Death in service

Perkbox discounts

Job summary

Sunseeker International is seeking an experienced GRP Production Manager to lead our production teams in yacht GRP manufacturing. You will drive safety, quality, delivery and continuous improvement on the shop floor, with hands-on leadership and strong SAP knowledge.

The role requires directing day-to-day operations, coordinating with Planning, Engineering and Quality to achieve production schedules, and coaching teams to optimise processes while maintaining the highest safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as Production Manager or similar leadership role in manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of GRP manufacturing processes and sub-assemblies.
• Working knowledge of SAP, Health & Safety requirements, 5S and production process flows.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop manufacturing teams.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workloads to meet demanding production schedules.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives.
• Ensure GRP manufacturing and sub-assembly activities meet specifications and schedules.
• Monitor KPIs for quality, productivity, efficiency and attendance.
• Promote Health & Safety and ensure policy compliance.
• Utilise SAP to manage production activities, reporting and resource planning.
• Drive continuous improvement with Lean and 5S.
• Plan labour and resources to meet targets within budget.
• Support engineering changes and ensure compliance with latest specs.
• Conduct audits to maintain organisation and process discipline.
• Coach and develop team capability and succession planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing management

Lean manufacturing

5S

Planning

Tools

SAP

Job description

Sunseeker International is seeking an experienced GRP Production Manager to lead our production teams in yacht GRP manufacturing. You will drive safety, quality, delivery and continuous improvement on the shop floor, with hands-on leadership and strong SAP knowledge.

The role requires directing day-to-day operations, coordinating with Planning, Engineering and Quality to achieve production schedules, and coaching teams to optimise processes while maintaining the highest safety standards.