Manufacturing Manager

Karndean Designflooring; Evesham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Karndean Designflooring is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead POS, Boards, and related manufacturing across internal production and third-party suppliers. Own the end-to-end lifecycle from design handover to finished goods, ensuring safety, efficiency, quality, and cost control.

You will drive lean excellence, oversee production planning, resource management, and quality compliance, and collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain, Warehousing, and other stakeholders to align with brand

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing management role.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience in production planning, resource and capacity management, and stock control.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with the ability to engage, motivate, and develop teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong commitment to quality, health & safety, and operational excellence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems, with training provided where required.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End POS Production Ownership - own the full POS/Boards production lifecycle, including third-party manufacturing.
• Production Planning & Scheduling - develop production plans to meet demand and service levels.
• Stock Management - maintain accurate stock levels across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Resource & Capacity Management - optimise labour, equipment, and capacity.
• Quality & Compliance - ensure outputs meet Karndean standards and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Supply Chain & Warehousing Coordination - align production with inbound materials and outbound logistics.
• Cost & Efficiency Management - control manufacturing costs within budget and drive improvements.
• Risk & Exception Management - identify and mitigate operational risks and support continuity.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting - track KPIs and provide data-driven insights.
• Health & Safety - promote a strong safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Wider Duties - maintain records and support cross-functional needs.

Skills

Manufacturing management

Lean manufacturing

Production planning

Resource management

Quality compliance

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

As Manufacturing Manager at Karndean Designflooring, you will lead and manage all stages of Point of Sale (POS), Boards, and related manufacturing operations across both internal production and third-party suppliers. You will own the end-to-end production lifecycle - from design handover through to finished goods - ensuring a safe, efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective operation.

You will be accountable for driving manufacturing excellence through the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of lean processes. This includes overseeing production planning, resource management, and quality compliance, while working in close partnership with Marketing, Supply Chain, Warehousing, and other key stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination and consistent delivery aligned with Karndean's standards.

How You Will Contribute

• End-to-End POS Production Ownership - own the full POS/Boards production lifecycle, including third-party manufacturing. Drive lean process design and continuous improvement, ensure alignment to brand standards, and manage the manufacturing budget.
• Production Planning & Scheduling - develop production plans to meet demand and service levels. Balance capacity, prioritise workloads, and respond quickly to demand changes.
• Stock Management - maintain accurate stock levels across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods. Control inventory to reduce waste and ensure supply continuity with Supply Chain.
• Resource & Capacity Management - optimise labour, equipment, and capacity. Secure third-party capability, resolve bottlenecks, and support team development and training.
• Quality & Compliance - ensure all outputs meet Karndean standards and ISO 9001 requirements. Own quality systems, audits, and corrective actions.
• Supply Chain & Warehousing Coordination - align production with inbound materials and outbound logistics. Work closely with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Warehousing.
• Cost & Efficiency Management - control manufacturing costs within budget. Lead efficiency improvements and track key cost and performance drivers.
• Risk & Exception Management - identify and mitigate operational risks. Resolve production issues quickly and support business continuity planning.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting - track KPIs across safety, quality, service, and cost. Provide clear reporting and data-driven insights to stakeholders.
• Health & Safety - promote a strong safety culture. Ensure compliance with all H&S regulations and lead incident investigations.
• Wider Duties - maintain accurate records, build strong cross-functional relationships, and support wider business needs as required.

What Will Make You Successful in This Role

• Proven experience in a manufacturing management role, ideally within batch or flow production environments.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience in production planning, resource and capacity management, and stock control.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with the ability to engage, motivate, and develop teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong commitment to quality, health & safety, and operational excellence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems, with training provided where required.

Our Values

Our values shape everything we do - from the floors we design to the experiences we create for our customers and colleagues. If you're someone who thrives in a creative, collaborative, and purpose-driven environment, you'll feel right at home here.

• Deliver the Promise: behaving with integrity, keeping commitments, and being accountable to customers, colleagues, and partners
• People Matter: valuing individuals, recognising achievement, trusting one another, and making sure employees feel empowered
• Pioneering Spirit: encouraging boldness, innovation, creative thinking- traits that are part of the company's founding
• Positive Energy: bringing enthusiasm, dynamism and a 'can-do' attitude to work every day