Brief Outline

We are currently recruiting for a Production Manager / Workshop Manager with a background in joinery/furniture.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate and fast paced, well established and growing company, working in a friendly and creative team environment with excellent career progression opportunities.

About our Client

• Our client manufactures and installs a wide range of both high-quality bespoke joinery for specialist clients and standard joinery for all project  types and sectors within the industry.

About the Role

• Be responsible for all operations of the factory, which includes ensuring production is on target, optimize production flow, and maintain the highest of quality of each product.
• Manage end-to-end relationships with all production departments and teams where necessary.
• Present strategies for best practices.
• Reevaluate and optimize production systems.
• Follow and monitor all orders in production.
• Create stock control and manage accordingly with the Warehouse team.
• Work collaboratively with Floor Manager and Office to resolve any issues on a daily basis and plan new production workloads to ensure efficient and effective support.
• Continually improve and develop production processes and protocols to prevent repeat problems and improve efficiency.
• Oversee budgets for buying department and assist with best practices to secure favorable costs on materials.
• Contribute to strategic planning process by setting and delivering against KPI’s.
• Oversee the entire production chain from receipt of production order to final quality control.
• Look to improve production processes and team management control.
• Create, update and implement job descriptions and workflow.
• Handle all HR related matters including recruitment.
• Be responsible for Health & Safety for the factory and implement best practice procedures to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

About the Candidate

• Background in joinery manufacturing experience 
• IT literate with sound experience using Microsoft Office.
• Strong people management skills.
• Thorough understanding of all production principles and systems.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent time keeping and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure both individually and as part of a team.
• Organised and professional, capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously without compromising on accuracy.
• Attention to detail and a good understanding of technical/production drawings.

Points of Appeal

• Autonomy in the role 
• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Well established and growing company with a stable team 
• Clear path to more senior positions within the company