General Manufacturing Manager - Joinery

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Stockport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A furniture manufacturing company based in Stockport is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee all manufacturing activities. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience in bespoke joinery and woodworking. This role includes managing production plans and liaising with the management team to ensure smooth operations. A competitive salary of £45k-£50k is offered, alongside additional benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Holiday

Working hours 08:30-16:30, Monday-Friday

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in managing bespoke or small-batch production.
• Background in shopfitting with knowledge of joinery.
• Experience in furniture manufacturing with high standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage all manufacturing activities and meet customer requirements.
• Organize and oversee factory employees and production plans.
• Liaise with managing director and solve operational issues.

Skills

Management of bespoke production

Experience in joinery and woodworking

Leadership skills

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

Overview

General Manager required for a furniture / joinery manufacturer based in Stockport. The Company seeks to recruit an experienced Manager (Joinery Manufacturing) capable of growing quickly to a director-level appointment responsible for all manufacturing, technical and on-site activities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the efficient management of all manufacturing activities, contract co-ordination and for meeting all customer requirements in full.
• Manage Chargehands, Works Administrator, Installation Team's and CAD Department.
• Ensure all factory employees are organised and controlled.
• Ensure production plans are sound and are met.
• Liaise with Managing Director and respond quickly to problems.
• Maintain facilities and ensure good utilisation of resources.
• Maintain and comply with the ISO 9001:2015 Quality System and H&S requirements.
• Ensure efficient cost-effective operations and seek improvements.
• Administer all furniture and fit-out contracts along with the Team and ensure that specifications are complete.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience of managing bespoke or small-batch production in a company known for high standards and quality products.
• Experience in joinery / woodworking / furniture manufacturing.
• Background in shopfitting with knowledge of joinery ranging from reception counters, Corian, to full turnkey fit-outs.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary dependent on experience but likely £45k-£50k.
• Pension
• Holiday
• Working hours 08:30-16:30 Monday-Friday

About the Agency

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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