Manufacturing Group Leader

Howdens Joinery Brunswick; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK kitchen supplier is seeking a Manufacturing Group Leader in Hull and East Yorkshire. The successful candidate will manage operations ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Responsibilities include leading the team, maintaining production standards, and driving continuous improvement. This full-time position is perfect for someone with a strong leadership background in manufacturing. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Excellent pension scheme

Free parking and daily lunch

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Fantastic staff discounts

Share save scheme

Exceptional reward events

Qualifications

• Experience working within a leadership role in a manufacturing environment.
• A proven track record of implementing continuous improvement processes.
• Experience managing KPI and quality control plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular safety audits to ensure a safety-first culture.
• Monitor and uphold product quality standards.
• Lead and develop team members with coaching and performance feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement processes

KPI management

Health and safety procedures

Problem-solving skills

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Are you passionate about leading teams and driving performance? Howdens are looking for Manufacturing Group Leaders to play a key role in ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently, always keeping Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People (SQCDP) performance at the core of our service to customers.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead a team to meet production targets by managing day-to-day operations in line with our SQCDP metrics. Your focus will be on ensuring safe working practices, delivering high-quality output, managing costs, meeting delivery targets, and engaging and developing your team.

This is a hands-on role, with your time split between the production floor and office. Youll work cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement and deliver best-in-class service.

Shift Pattern

• There are 2 shift patterns available:
• 5x8 hour shifts Monday to Friday - 8am-4pm
• 4x10 hour shifts Monday to Thursday - 6am-4pm
• This role includes a rotating night shift, where you will be expected to cover nights 1 week in every 5. Night shifts are 4x 10-hour shifts, even if your usual day pattern is 5x 8-hour shifts.
• Occasionally, you may be asked to cover additional night shifts to support holiday cover
  

What Youll Be Doing As a Manufacturing Group Leader

• Champion a safety-first culture. Conduct regular safety audits, ensure SOPs and risk assessments are up to date, and lead incident/near-miss investigations to prevent recurrence
• Monitor and uphold product and process quality standards, ensuring customer requirements are met through robust quality checks and team training
• Manage production efficiency by analysing KPI and OEE data to identify cost-saving opportunities, reduce waste, and maximise resource utilisation
• Plan and prioritise production to meet warehouse and customer demand, proactively resolving issues that could impact service levels
• Lead, develop, and support your team. Provide coaching, performance feedback, and training to foster capability, accountability, and engagement
• Work collaboratively across shifts and departments (e.g. maintenance) to minimise downtime and support smooth handovers
  
  

What do you need to qualify for the Manufacturing Group Leader:

• Experience working within a leadership role in a manufacturing environment
• A proven track record of implementing continuous improvement processes and working knowledge of lean manufacturing processes
• Experience managing KPI and quality control plans
• Experience of applying health and safety procedures within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong problem solving, influencing and change management skills
  
  

What We Can Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• Free parking and daily lunch at on site canteen
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays per year & opportunity to buy extra holidays
• Fantastic staff discounts
• Share save scheme
• Exceptional reward and recognition events
  
  

About Howdens

Howdens Joinery is the UKs number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe and employ more than 11,000 employees. Last year our sales reached over £2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

As well as the opportunity to develop within a high-profile company, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For.

How To Apply

We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we are keen to hear from you.

We are working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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