General Manufacturing Manager - Joinery

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

Job summary

A technical recruitment agency is seeking a General Manager for a joinery manufacturing company in Stockport. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of management experience in bespoke production, particularly in joinery and shopfitting. Responsibilities include overseeing manufacturing activities, managing teams, and ensuring customer satisfaction. A salary of £45k-£50k is offered, along with benefits like a pension and holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Pension

Holiday

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience managing bespoke or small batch production.
• Experience in joinery or woodworking with high standards.
• Suitable for someone with a shopfitting background.

Responsibilities

• Manage all manufacturing activities and contract coordination.
• Oversee chargehands, works administrator, and installation teams.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 Quality System.

Skills

Management

Joinery Manufacturing

Customer Coordination

Job description

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.

Applicants should have at least 5 years experience of managing bespoke or small batch production in a company known for its high standards and quality products, the position would suit someone with a shopfitting background with a full knowledge of joinery ranging from reception counters, corian, to full turnkey fit-outs.

General Manufacturing Manager - Joinery Job Overview

Responsible for the efficient management of all manufacturing activities, contract co-ordination and for meeting all customer requirements in full.

Responsible for: 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

General Manufacturing Manager - Joinery Job Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Previous experience with Joinery / Woodworking / Furniture manufacturing

General Manufacturing Manager - Joinery Salary & Benefits

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

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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