Job Description

Senior Production Manager

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Location: Solidcor Manufacturing Facility, Chesterfield (On Site)

Salary: Competitive Salary + package (DOE)

Shift: Monday to Friday 06:00 to 15:00

IMPACT EVOLVE are proud to be supporting Solidcor in their search for a Senior Production Manager, a pivotal leadership role at the operational heart of the factory.


Solidcor is an ambitious, fast-growing UK fire door manufacturer transforming social housing compliance. Founded in 2019 to raise safety standards in the wake of Grenfell, Solidcor has scaled rapidly thanks to their unique "10-day lead" methodology, the fastest production turnaround in the industry, backed by the broadest certified range of fire doors on the market.


This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role, accountable for the daily running of Solidcor's entire production flow , from machine shop and sub-assemblies through to final assembly and dispatch.


You'll set the pace on the shop floor, lead and develop a motivated team, and ensure the right people, processes, and materials are in place to keep Solidcor's 10-day delivery promise on track..

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Key Responsibilities

Factory Leadership

- Oversee daily operations across slab line, frame line, glazing, sub-assembly, and final assembly; resolve bottlenecks and downtime in real time.

People Management

- Lead production operators and team leaders across shifts; set expectations, deliver training, and build a culture of safety, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Production Control

- Ensure full compliance to routing, technical specs, SOPs, and QC checks; minimise rework, scrap, and non-conformance.

Health & Safety

- Enforce strict H&S compliance, training, PPE, and incident reporting; own risk reduction on the factory floor.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Align with Planning, Procurement, and Materials Control to ensure stock availability and achievable lead times.

Continuous Improvement

- Drive efficiency in layout, line balancing, and workstation setup; prepare Solidcor for scale-up, automation, and increased volume.
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What We're Looking For

Proven Production Manager experience in manufacturing or joinery. Knowledge of production scheduling, machine shop operations, and factory control. Strong people leadership skills -- managing performance, training, and engagement. Comfortable interpreting technical drawings and work orders. ERP-driven production environment experience (Unleashed or similar). Committed to safety, quality, and reliability.
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Mindset & Behaviours

Calm, decisive, and highly visible leader. Sets high standards and holds others accountable. Believes in developing and empowering people. Pragmatic problem solver, balancing pace with control. Obsessed with production flow and consistency.


In return, Solidcor is offering a competitive salary and benefits package, the opportunity to lead at the very heart of factory operations, long-term career growth in line with rapid expansion, and the chance to play a pivotal leadership role in a purpose-driven company.

Solidcor and IMPACT EVOLVE are committed to fairness, equity & inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will provide adjustments as needed throughout the process.