About Sunseeker International
Sunseeker was founded on a bold vision: to create a new kind of yacht and redefine what was possible on the water. From our earliest designs in 1967, we’ve pushed boundaries and reshaped the motor yacht industry through innovation, craftsmanship and relentless ambition.
At the heart of every Sunseeker lies a legacy of expert hands and meticulous attention to detail, skills refined and passed down through generations. These are the qualities that set our yachts apart - and the qualities that continue to drive our craft today.
In a world increasingly defined by automation, we remain committed to building hand‑crafted, hand‑finished boats. With over 1,800 talented team members across our busy shipyards - from long‑serving specialists to more than 180 apprentices - our Sunseeker workforce reflects the strength, diversity and pride of our local community. It’s this blend of heritage, skill and passion that makes our shipyards unlike any other place in the world.
Who We Are Seeking
At Sunseeker International, we build some of the world's most iconic luxury motor yachts, combining innovation, craftsmanship, and engineering excellence. We are seeking an experienced Production Manager - Superyacht to lead production teams within our superyacht manufacturing operation, ensuring world-class quality, safety, and delivery performance of our flagship vessel.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proven manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys developing high-performing teams, and has a passion for driving continuous improvement. You will play a pivotal role in delivering complex yacht builds on time, to budget, and to the exceptional standards expected of the Sunseeker brand.
A Day in the Life
As a Production Manager - Superyacht, you will lead and coordinate daily production activities across your allocated area, ensuring build schedules are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of quality, health and safety, and operational efficiency. You will work closely with Business Managers, Team Leaders, Planning, Quality, Engineering, and HR teams to ensure resources, materials, and labour requirements are aligned with production demands.
A typical day could involve reviewing production progress, leading team briefings, resolving operational challenges, monitoring KPIs, supporting employee development, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to keep yacht builds moving efficiently through the production process.
Example Responsibilities Include
- Leading production teams to achieve build schedules while maintaining cost, quality, and safety targets.
- Overseeing manufacturing processes and continually improving production workflows.
- Driving performance against key operational KPIs including quality, productivity, safety, defect reduction, and continuous improvement.
- Managing and developing Team Leaders and their teams through effective leadership, coaching, and performance management.
- Leading daily briefings, toolbox talks, and shift handovers to maintain effective communication and operational control.
- Supporting recruitment, onboarding, probation reviews, training, and employee development activities.
- Driving Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
- Managing budgets, labour planning, resource allocation, and operational performance reporting.
- Promoting a strong health and safety culture and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Collaborating with departments across the business to ensure yachts are delivered to specification and to the highest quality standards.
To Be Considered for This Role You Should Have
- Previous leadership experience within a manufacturing, engineering, marine, automotive, aerospace, or similarly complex production environment.
- A Level 5 qualification in Production, Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, or equivalent practical experience.
- Demonstrable experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
- Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and best practice within a production environment.
- Excellent planning, organisational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience managing multiple priorities while delivering against demanding production schedules.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the business.
- An understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement methodologies, and KPI-driven performance management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience using SAP would be advantageous.
Sunseeker employees benefit from
With 7 miles of golden sandy beaches, flanked on both sides by the New Forest National Park and the Jurassic Coast line, working in Poole for a genuinely premiere international brand offers an enviable opportunity to truly live the dream. All the usual benefits you would expect from a sophisticated manufacturing organisation are available, including:
- A generous company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution
- Private medical insurance, including baby bonus and Digital GP (after 2 years)
- Dental insurance (after 2 years)
- Annual leave increases with continued service
- Health Assured EAP
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Death in service scheme (£)
- Employee discounts with a wide range of third party businesses (up to 30% off) including Perkbox
Production Manager - Superyacht in Poole employer: Sunseeker International
At Sunseeker International, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant and innovative environment at our Osprey Quay location in Portland, Dorset. Our commitment to craftsmanship and quality is matched by our dedication to employee well-being, with benefits such as a generous pension scheme, private medical insurance, and a supportive work culture that fosters growth and development. Join us and be part of a passionate team where your skills will be valued and your contributions will be celebrated in the world of luxury yacht manufacturing.
