Production Manager in Portsmouth

Production Manager Location: South Coast

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Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Sector: Advanced Marine Manufacturing / Technology

A cutting-edge marine technology business is looking to appoint an experienced Production Manager to lead and scale a fast-growing manufacturing operation. This company sits right at the forefront of innovation in the marine sector, developing advanced products that are reshaping how modern boats and marine systems are built and deployed.

This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in high-volume production environments, understands the pressure of delivery deadlines, and refuses to compromise on quality.

The Role As Production Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the production function, ensuring output targets are met while maintaining exceptional standards across quality, safety and efficiency.

You’ll be responsible for:

Leading day-to-day production operations across a high-throughput environment

Driving continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and process optimisation

Managing and developing production teams, supervisors and technicians

Balancing speed, cost and quality in a fast-moving manufacturing setting

Working closely with engineering, supply chain and senior leadership to support growth

Ensuring robust quality control, compliance and H&S standards are embedded on the shop floor

This is a hands-on leadership role – visible on the floor, close to the product, and central to the company’s success.

What We’re Looking For
Proven experience as a Production Manager in a high-volume manufacturing environment such as automotive

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and scale teams

A quality-driven mindset – speed without shortcuts

Experience implementing or improving production systems and workflows

Comfortable operating in a fast-growth, innovative business

Marine, automotive, aerospace, composites or advanced manufacturing backgrounds all highly relevant

Why This Role?
Join a business genuinely pushing boundaries in marine technology

Be part of a forward-thinking, engineering-led culture

Play a key role in shaping production as the company scales

Long-term career progression within a rapidly growing organisation

If you’re a Production Manager who enjoys pace, responsibility and building something special — this is one to explore. xiskglj

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