Joinery Manufacturing Manager — Path to Director

GPW Recruitment; Stockport; Presencial; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Permanent role

Director progression potential

Daytime hours (Mon-Fri)

Descripción de la vacante

GPW Recruitment is seeking an experienced Manager - Joinery Manufacturing to lead the South Manchester joinery and shopfitting operation. You will oversee production planning, quality, and site coordination to deliver bespoke furniture and turnkey projects on time.

The role offers significant responsibility with opportunities to progress toward a Director-level position, in a stable, expanding business. Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, with a permanent, full-time contract.

Formación

• Minimum 5 years' management experience in bespoke manufacturing.
• Strong background in joinery, shopfitting or furniture fabrication.
• Excellent understanding of joinery processes and workshop operations.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Good health and safety knowledge; NEBOSH or IOSH advantageous.
• Strong communication, leadership and IT skills.

Responsabilidades

• Manage day-to-day operation of the joinery manufacturing facility.
• Plan and organise production to maximise efficiency, throughput and utilisation.
• Ensure production plans are achievable and delivered on time.
• Manage production capacity, labour levels and overtime.
• Lead, motivate and develop Supervisors and factory staff.
• Conduct performance reviews and development activities.
• Coordinate manufacturing, CAD, administration and installation activities.
• Oversee bespoke furniture and shopfitting contracts from spec to delivery.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality and customer service.
• Maintain ISO 9001 quality management compliance.
• Address quality issues and non-conformances.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed.
• Oversee maintenance of plant, machinery and facilities.
• Manage stock and purchasing activities.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

Joinery management

Shopfitting

Quality management

ISO 9001

Health & safety

Leadership & comms

IT skills

Descripción del empleo

GPW Recruitment is seeking an experienced Manager - Joinery Manufacturing to lead the South Manchester joinery and shopfitting operation. You will oversee production planning, quality, and site coordination to deliver bespoke furniture and turnkey projects on time.

The role offers significant responsibility with opportunities to progress toward a Director-level position, in a stable, expanding business. Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, with a permanent, full-time contract.