Bespoke Joinery Operations Manager — Design & Site Leadership

NW Recruitment Services Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company laptop and mobile phone

Workplace pension scheme

Healthshield CashPlan reward benefit

21 days' annual leave plus bank holid

Company events

Free on-site parking

Job summary

NW Recruitment Services Ltd are supporting an established specialist joinery business in Preston with an Operations Manager appointment. The role oversees delivery from design and manufacture through installation, driving planning, coordination and operational improvement.

Predominantly office-based with regular site surveys and meetings; working closely with senior management, Commercial, Design, Project Management and Workshop teams.

Qualifications

• Proven project management or production management experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within bespoke joinery project management.
• Previous experience within the joinery manufacturing industry is essential.
• Accredited joinery or construction qualification such as an NVQ.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and distance within 30-40 miles of Preston.

Responsibilities

• Line manage Project Managers, providing guidance on project delivery and issue resolution.
• Lead and manage the Design Department, overseeing drawings and timelines.
• Review drawings during the design process and before client approvals.
• Review tender drawings and provide design/joinery guidance during handovers.
• Collaborate with clients during design and site surveys and coordinate meetings.
• Coordinate with Workshop Management to ensure design/production alignment.
• Identify early involvement from specialist suppliers to protect timescales.
• Chair weekly operations meetings on site labour, capacity and delivery.
• Develop and implement company processes and documentation with senior management.
• Support health and safety documentation and liaise with H&S consultants.

Skills

Project management

Production management

Leadership

Joinery manufacturing

Site coordination

Education

NVQ in Joinery/Construction

Job description

NW Recruitment Services Ltd are supporting an established specialist joinery business in Preston with an Operations Manager appointment. The role oversees delivery from design and manufacture through installation, driving planning, coordination and operational improvement.

Predominantly office-based with regular site surveys and meetings; working closely with senior management, Commercial, Design, Project Management and Workshop teams.