Senior Yacht Production Planning & Efficiency Lead

Marine Resources Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marine Resources Limited is seeking an experienced Production Planning & Efficiency Manager on a contract basis to support a period of growth in the luxury yacht sector. The role is senior level and hands-on, focused on bringing structure, efficiencies and improvements within a complex build environment in Southampton.

Initially offered for 3 to 6 months, the role will review current production processes, enhance planning and ensure projects are delivered efficiently while maintaining

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production planning, manufacturing, operations or build management.
• Background within marine, yacht building, composites, aerospace, automotive or other high-value manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling and resource planning.
• Experience identifying and implementing operational improvements.
• Comfortable working on the shop floor and engaging with production teams.
• Commercially aware with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production plans across multiple vessel builds.
• Review current manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Drive efficiencies across production, reducing bottlenecks and improving workflow.
• Monitor build progress and ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Work closely with production, engineering and leadership teams.
• Implement practical continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the resolution of production challenges and delivery risks.
• Establish effective planning and reporting processes to support future growth.

Skills

Production planning

Marine industry

Scheduling

Process improvement

Shop floor experience

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Job description

Marine Resources Limited is seeking an experienced Production Planning & Efficiency Manager on a contract basis to support a period of growth in the luxury yacht sector. The role is senior level and hands-on, focused on bringing structure, efficiencies and improvements within a complex build environment in Southampton.

Initially offered for 3 to 6 months, the role will review current production processes, enhance planning and ensure projects are delivered efficiently while maintaining