Production Manager

Somerville Shopfitting Ltd; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site car parking

Company Pension

State-of-the-art office space

Flexible working options

Job summary

Somerville is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead the end-to-end production flow from design and procurement through manufacture and installation for bespoke joinery projects. The role requires strong production knowledge, project management, and commercial awareness to deliver safely, on time and within budgets.

The successful candidate will coordinate with Design, Workshop, Installation, Estimating and Procurement teams, driving production schedules and continuous improvements

Qualifications

• Experience in Production Manager/Project Manager or similar role.
• Experience in bespoke joinery or furniture manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong project management, production planning, and scheduling skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects and tracking budgets and resources.
• Ability to read and interpret technical/manufacturing drawings.
• Experience using ERP/MRP or production management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects through design, procurement, manufacture and installation.
• Develop and prioritise the production programme to meet dates.
• Coordinate workload, capacity and resources with the Workshop Manager.
• Ensure drawings and information are available for the programme.
• Coordinate with Procurement to ensure timely material availability.
• Monitor progress, hours and costs against budgets and programmes.
• Identify delays or cost overruns early and take action.
• Maintain production and scheduling data in the ERP system.
• Provide updates on progress, programme, costs, risks and resources.

Skills

Project management

Production planning

Coordination

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Tools

ERP/MRP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Somerville is seeking an experienced and highly organised Production Manager to manage and coordinate projects through our bespoke manufacturing operation from design and procurement through manufacture and installation.

Working closely with the Design Manager, Workshop Manager, Installation Manager, Estimating and Procurement, the successful candidate will take overall responsibility for planning and coordinating the flow of projects through the business, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and within allocated budgets.

This is a key coordination role requiring strong production knowledge combined with project management, commercial awareness, and excellent organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects through the full internal production process from design and procurement through manufacture and installation.
• Develop, manage, and prioritise the production programme in line with agreed project and installation dates.
• Coordinate production workload, capacity, and resource requirements with the Workshop Manager.
• Work closely with Design to ensure drawings and information are available in line with the production programme.
• Coordinate with Procurement to ensure materials are ordered and available when required.
• Monitor project progress, manufacturing hours and costs against agreed budgets and programmes.
• Identify potential delays, capacity constraints, material issues, and cost overruns at an early stage and take appropriate action.
• Work closely with the Workshop Manager to ensure manufacturing priorities are clearly communicated and achieved.
• Coordinate with the Installation Manager to ensure completed works are ready for delivery and installation in line with programme requirements.
• Maintain accurate project, production, and scheduling information within the ERP system.
• Provide clear updates to management on project progress, programme, costs, risks, and resource requirements.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure production activities comply with company Health & Safety procedures.
• Support continuous improvement in productivity, quality, planning, and manufacturing efficiency.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate should ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Production Manager, Project Manager, Manufacturing Manager or similar role.
• Experience within bespoke joinery, furniture manufacturing, fit-out or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong project management, production planning, and scheduling skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience monitoring labour hours, project budgets, resources, and production costs.
• Ability to interpret technical and manufacturing drawings.
• Experience using ERP/MRP or production management systems.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and production planning tools.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively across Design, Procurement, Workshop, and Installation teams.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all installation teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure all operatives are appropriately trained, briefed, and compliant.
• A key operational role with real responsibility and visibility
• Opportunity to step into a position with greater ownership and accountability
• Work across a variety of projects and locations
• Supportive team environment
• Flexible working options
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• State-of-the-art modern office space
• Free on-site car parking
• Company Pension