Modular Production Manager: Lead, Planning & Quality

Premier Modular Limited; Brandesburton; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Modular Limited in Brandesburton is seeking a Production Manager/Supervisor to lead a skilled team and ensure the delivery of high-quality modular units on time and within budget.

You will own production planning, monitor progress, manage labour and materials, and run daily briefings while upholding health & safety standards. The role reports to the Manufacturing Manager and requires hands-on leadership and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• A time-served craftsman or qualified by experience (QBE)
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects and ensure documentation is in place before factory start.
• Review and update the production programme and determine manning requirements.
• Monitor progress daily and provide updates at production meetings, highlighting risks or gaps.
• Ensure production programmes are available at each workstation and understood by the team.
• Plan and schedule labour to meet production demands.
• Identify and elevate additional labour requirements or reductions as needed.
• Ensure materials, tooling and equipment are available in line with schedules.
• Liaise with relevant teams to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Lead daily briefings and toolbox talks, ensuring clear two-way communication.
• Monitor attendance, timekeeping and overall team performance.
• Identify training needs and support development within the team.
• Manage employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance issues where required.
• Ensure work complies with quality standards and safety procedures.
• Maintain a safe working environment and RAMS compliance.
• Monitor housekeeping, equipment maintenance and safe systems of work.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across production and quality standards.
• Provide daily progress updates to the Manufacturing Manager.
• Ensure accurate completion of timesheets, job cards and production records.
• Oversee PDI checks and ensure documentation is completed and submitted.
• Track and escalate production, material or design issues impacting delivery.
• Work with cell leaders to monitor progress and address issues.
• Liaise with Stores, Design and Subcontract teams for smooth delivery and escalate unresolved issues.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

Job description

Premier Modular Limited in Brandesburton is seeking a Production Manager/Supervisor to lead a skilled team and ensure the delivery of high-quality modular units on time and within budget.

You will own production planning, monitor progress, manage labour and materials, and run daily briefings while upholding health & safety standards. The role reports to the Manufacturing Manager and requires hands-on leadership and a focus on continuous improvement.