Production Manager

Ash Consulting; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Job summary

Ash Consulting is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee factory production and site installations for modular buildings. The role requires hands-on leadership of the production team, coordination of multiple trades, and familiarity with construction drawings and safety standards.

The position involves planning production schedules, managing resources, and ensuring timely project delivery while maintaining quality and compliance across onsite installations.

Qualifications

• Experience as Production Manager, Workshop Manager or similar.
• Background in modular buildings, portable accommodation or offsite construction is ideal.
• Proven ability to lead teams and coordinate multiple trades.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage production schedules to meet project deadlines.
• Supervise factory operatives, trades and subcontractors, allocating work and monitoring progress.
• Coordinate materials, labour and equipment to maintain efficient production.
• Ensure work follows approved drawings and specifications.
• Monitor workmanship and resolve defects before dispatch.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety and housekeeping.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Keep management informed of progress and resource needs.
• Attend project sites to oversee installation of modular buildings.
• Coordinate with transport providers and installation teams.
• Check site readiness and resolve issues affecting installation.
• Monitor safety, quality and progress during installation.
• Coordinate finishing works and snagging for handover.

Skills

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Planning

Communication

Willingness to travel

Health & safety

Modular buildings experience

Job description

Salary c£50,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance + Pension

Ash Consulting are working with a well established local manufacturer and installer of modular buildings. Ongoing business wins and planned growth has created an excellent career opening for an industry experienced Production Manager to oversee factory production and manufacturing as well as overseeing key elements of site installations.

Job Overview

We seek the skills of a hand on organized manager familiar with leading the manufacturing and production team (Ideally within a Modular buildings organisation) as well as being familiar with associated site installation and construction regulations.

Factory Responsibilities

• Plan and manage production schedules to meet project deadlines.
• Supervise factory operatives, trades and subcontractors, allocating work and monitoring progress.
• Coordinate materials, labour and equipment to maintain efficient production.
• Ensure work follows approved drawings and specifications.
• Monitor workmanship throughout production and resolve defects before dispatch.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, housekeeping and equipment care.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste and minimise rework.
• Keep management informed of progress, resource requirements and any production delays.
• Attend project sites to oversee the installation of modular buildings.
• Coordinate with transport providers, specialist lifting contractors and installation teams.
• Check site readiness and resolve practical issues affecting installation.
• Monitor safety, quality and progress during installation.
• Coordinate finishing works and snagging to support successful handover.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience as a Production Manager, Workshop Manager or similar.
• Ideally, a background in modular buildings, portable accommodation or offsite construction.
• Proven ability to lead teams and coordinate multiple trades.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• A practical understanding of building construction, quality control and health and safety.
• Confidence communicating with colleagues, suppliers, subcontractors and clients.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

On offer is an excellent opportunity within a well-established growing company.

Proven production management expertise within modular buildings manufacture and site assembly