Production Manager

SRS Recruitment Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK seeks an experienced Production Manager to oversee manufacturing processes in architectural joinery and furniture. The role requires a proven track record in manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and experience in process improvement. This senior management role offers a competitive remuneration package along with a benefits and bonus scheme. Candidates should be customer-focused and possess excellent organizational and leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Attractive bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a manufacturing background ideally in bespoke furniture or joinery products.
• Experience in process improvement, quality control and lean manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Analyse manufacturing data and identify trends, anomalies and opportunities for improvements.
• Drive a safety-first environment ensuring all processes are adhered to.
• Implement new innovative ideas to enhance production efficiency.
• Ensure that quality, regulatory and internal requirements are met.
• Encourage feedback from all levels within the operation.

Skills

Innovative manufacturing techniques

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Leadership

Customer focus

IT skills

Job description

Job Title

Production Manager - Architectural Joinery & Furniture

Job Description

SRS Recruitment are one of the UK's leading Construction Product Recruiters and our client is a leading manufacturing specialising in Architectural Joinery & Furniture. Due to expansion, they have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Production Manager. This is a Senior Management role and requires a proven track record in a manufacturing background ideally in bespoke furniture / timber or joinery products. Experience in process improvement, quality control and lean manufacturing would also be highly beneficial.

Reporting to

Managing Director

Responsibilities

• Analyse manufacturing data and identify trends, anomalies and opportunities for improvements
• Be responsible for all manufacturing processes, driving a safety-first environment ensuring all processes and procedures are adhered to
• Identify and utilise methods for making production processes more effective and efficient
• Drive the business forward with the successful implementation of new innovative ideas
• Ensure that customers, quality, regulatory and internal requirements are met or exceeded
• Harness a culture within the operation where individuals feel able to challenge the status quo and encourage feedback from all levels

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

• Be conversant with the latest innovative manufacturing techniques, and continually seek and implement new procedures for improved efficiency & quality and to increase productivity
• Strong analytical skills to determine problems within the production process and take appropriate action
• A proven track record of the implementation of policies and procedures to maximise output
• Excellent organisational skills to plan production schedules and the availability of necessary materials machinery and equipment
• Good time management skills to minimise downtime
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety
• Experience of working in a leadership role, ideally in a production / manufacturing environment
• Manage production resources, including equipment & facilities, order required resources & ensure adequate stock levels
• Customer focused with sound commercial skills
• Good IT skills & PC literate

Location

LONDON

Salary

Competitive remuneration package, along with benefits and attractive bonus scheme