Production Manager

SHARPS°; Bilston; On-site; GBP 38,700 - 47,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & life insurance

On-site canteen

Early shift

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sharps Furniture Group in Bilston is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead a fast-paced manufacturing team. The role focuses on keeping production efficient, safe and on target while delivering KPIs and high quality standards.

You will troubleshoot on shift and drive continuous improvement across the production line, contributing to ongoing career development within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or team leader role, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good IT and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of around 25 operatives.
• Keep production running efficiently, safely, and on target.
• Deliver KPIs while maintaining high quality standards.
• Troubleshoot issues on shift with a hands-on approach.
• Drive continuous improvement across the production line.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing supervision

Problem solving

Communication

IT literacy

Job description

Sharps Furniture Group – Bilston (Head Office)

Circa £43,000

Shift - 2pm – 10:00pm - 5 days per week (Monday – Friday)

Ready to lead a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?

We’re looking for a hands‑on Production Manager to join Sharps Furniture Group, the UK’s market leader in fitted furniture.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and motivate a team of around 25 operatives
• Keep production running efficiently, safely, and on target
• Deliver KPIs while maintaining high quality standards
• Troubleshoot issues on shift with a hands‑on approach
• Drive continuous improvement across the production line

What you’ll need

• Experience in a supervisory or team leader role (manufacturing preferred)
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• A proactive, problem‑solving mindset
• Confidence working in a fast‑paced environment
• Good IT and communication skills

What you’ll get

• Circa £43,000 salary
• Pension & life insurance
• On‑site canteen
• Early shift (great work‑life balance)
• Career development opportunities