Hands-On Woodworking Supervisor | Lead Production Team

Yorkshire Accountancy Awards; Kirkbymoorside, Pickering; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle Employment Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor for a woodshop near Pickering. The role combines hands-on woodworking with team leadership, overseeing a small team of 5–6 in a busy panel manufacturing department.

Open to experienced Woodshop Supervisors or Machine Operators stepping into supervision, with a focus on maintaining production flow, quality, and safety. A permanent position with growth potential in a growing operation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating machinery within a factory or manufacturing environment.
• Strong practical woodworking skills or supervisory experience within a relevant non-food machining environment.
• The confidence to organise workloads, support colleagues and keep production on track.
• A hands-on approach and willingness to operate machinery alongside the team.
• Good problem-solving skills and an understanding of production flow.
• The ability to communicate effectively and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of approximately 5 to 6 people while staying actively involved in production.
• Operate woodworking and panel processing machinery alongside the team.
• Organise daily workloads and allocate team members across machines and areas.
• Help maximise machine utilisation and keep production moving efficiently.
• Support, guide and develop team members with different experience levels.
• Monitor production progress and help meet daily targets.
• Ensure products meet required quality standards.
• Maintain safe working practices and proper machinery operation.
• Identify and resolve practical production issues to minimise disruption.
• Work with the Department Manager to improve workflow and efficiency.

Skills

Woodworking

Machinery Operation

Team Leadership

Production Planning

Communication

Tools

CNC Routers

Panel Saws

Beam Saws

Edge Banders

Job description

Castle Employment Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor for a woodshop near Pickering. The role combines hands-on woodworking with team leadership, overseeing a small team of 5–6 in a busy panel manufacturing department.

Open to experienced Woodshop Supervisors or Machine Operators stepping into supervision, with a focus on maintaining production flow, quality, and safety. A permanent position with growth potential in a growing operation.