Production Manager

We are seeking an ambitious, operationally focussed and commercially minded, experienced manufacturing professional to join Willerby as a Production Manager.

In this high visibility role, you will lead a team of supervisors and production operatives to ensure uncompromising product quality while maintaining a safety first working environment.

This role works closely with cross functional teams including engineering, technical, quality, safety and HR.

For an experienced production leader, this role offers an exciting opportunity to optimise assembly processes, elevate operational performance, and directly support Willerby’s long‑term growth and strategy.

Reporting directly to the Operations Director, the Production Manager will have the following key responsibilities:

• Quality Excellence: Ensure all manufactured units meet strict quality specifications, customer expectations, and regulatory standards.

• Operational Leadership: Directly manage day‑to‑day manufacturing operations, driving line efficiency, productivity, and adherence to production schedules.

• Safety & Compliance: Champion a strong Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) culture across the production floor, ensuring full compliance with safety standards and risk management.

• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to streamline assembly workflows, increase throughput, and reduce scrap.

• Resource & Workforce Management: Oversee labour allocation, skills training, and capacity planning to maintain optimal staffing levels and high team engagement.

• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Materials Management to prevent line disruptions, resolve technical bottlenecks, and support New Product Introductions (NPI).

• Performance Tracking: Monitor key operational metrics presenting clear performance reports and actionable improvement plans to senior leadership.

• Manufacturing
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven track record in a fast‑paced manufacturing, assembly, or modular construction environment.

• Leadership & People Management: Strong leadership presence with proven ability to coach, inspire, and manage multi‑disciplinary production teams.

• Continuous Improvement Expertise: Sound knowledge problem‑solving tools.

• Commercial & Operational Acumen: Good understanding of manufacturing cost drivers, line efficiency, budget control, and resource optimisation.

• Communication & Stakeholder
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across operations, technical design, quality, and supply chain.

Currently in our 80th year, Willerby is the UK’s leading manufacturer of Holiday Homes and Lodges.

• Competitive Salary: Competitive salary reflective of experience
• Holiday Allowance: The equivalent of 33 days holiday including statutory public holidays.
• Pension Scheme: Group pension scheme (6% employer contribution, employee contribution 4%)
• Healthcare: Option to join a private health scheme
• Life Assurance: Four times basic annual salary
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme: Participation in annual bonus scheme
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to work, holiday purchase scheme and Staff Sales access.
• Working Week: 4 day compressed week (Monday – Thursday), on site.
• Career Development: Excellent career progression opportunities in a growing business.