Production Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hardwood flooring industry is seeking a Production Manager to oversee a team in the production of bespoke joinery and hardwood flooring. The ideal candidate will bring strong management skills and technical expertise, ensuring high-quality standards are met while optimizing production efficiency.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in production/workshop environment dealing with timber engineering or joinery.
• Familiar with Lean or Six Sigma principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production personnel to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Ensure quality standards and health & safety regulations are met.
• Identify and improve production line efficiency.

Skills

Management and Leadership

Technical Understanding of Machinery

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Health and Safety Regulations

Tools

Workshop Management Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Production Manager – Bespoke Joinery / Hardwood Flooring

Job reference Number: 107369-5193-25149

Location: East Midlands

Benefits: Full benefits package

The role of the Production Manager – Bespoke Joinery / Hardwood Flooring will involve:

• Production Manager position that will focus on a high end manufactured range of hard wood flooring such as: parquetry, marquetry, antique and boarded floors
• Manage and oversee the production personnel to achieve maximum production efficiency (team of 10)
• Ensure all work is carried out to required quality standards and within deadlines
• Ensure that all regulations, policies and health and safety procedures are adhered to at all times
• Maintaining timber inventory levels and other required stock
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and other departments to ensure effective communication and service delivery
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues or escalate complex problems as needed
• Identify areas of the production line that need improving to increase productivity
• Provide regular feedback to the workforce around performance

The ideal applicant will be Production Manager – Bespoke Joinery / Hardwood Flooring with:

• Must have experience working in a similar production / workshop environment dealing with timber engineering, wooden flooring, bespoke joinery, or furniture
• Excellent management and leadership skills
• Sound technical understanding of the machinery used (sanders, laser cutters, cross cut saws etc)
• High levels of attention to detail and organisation
• Ideally will have experience on the tools and worked up to supervisor / manager level
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations
• Ideally familiar with Lean or Six Sigma principles
• Proficiency with workshop management software and Microsoft Office tools