Production Manager

Tait Francis; East Leake; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Fridays

33 days holiday

Discount codes

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Tait Francis is seeking a Production Manager to head up a Bespoke Joinery operation in Leicestershire. You will oversee daily manufacturing in the joinery workshop, drive lean transformation, and lead a small team across assembly, spray and machine shop.

With 3 direct reports and multi-million pound contracts, you will shape production plans, ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence, and contribute to continued growth within a family-run environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Production Management within Joinery, Furniture or Fit Out.
• Proven experience implementing Lean / 5S principles or similar.
• Confident leading and developing a shopfloor team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day production across the joinery workshop
• Implement and champion Lean / 5S methodology to drive continuous improvement
• Manage, mentor and develop a team of production staff and shopfloor supervisors
• Work closely with the Drawing Office and senior management to ensure projects are delivered on time and to budget
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, driving efficiency gains across the site

Job description

Production Manager - Bespoke Joinery

£50,000 - £60,000 DOE + 33 Days (rising to 38) + Progression

Loughborough, Leicestershire

Are you looking to head up production for a Bespoke Joinery manufacturer, with a competitive package, autonomy to make your mark and a clear scope to progress further?

As the go-to Production Manager, you'll play an integral role in driving the business forward through lean manufacturing and transformative change. Coming from a Joinery / Furniture background or similar, you'll have an appreciation of how things are put together and with 3 direct reports across assembly, spray and machine shop, will work together to drive improvements across the team.

The company have the financial backing of a larger group, but still hold onto their independent identity as a family run, close knit business, with a fantastic culture and great retention rates. Having recently signed off a number of multi-million pound contracts, this 60 strong business has exciting growth plans and a bright future ahead.

This role would suit a Production Manager or Supervisor looking to take a step up, who is looking to head up manufacturing for a fast growing and well established Bespoke Manufacturer.

The Role

• Oversee day-to-day production across the joinery workshop
• Implement and champion Lean / 5S methodology to drive continuous improvement
• Manage, mentor and develop a team of production staff and shopfloor supervisors
• Work closely with the Drawing Office and senior management to ensure projects are delivered on time and to budget
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, driving efficiency gains across the site

The Person

• Production Management within Joinery, Furniture or Fit Out
• Proven experience implementing Lean / 5S principles or similar
• Confident leading and developing a shopfloor team
• Strong organisational skills, comfortable working to tight timescales and budgets

Benefits

• Early finish every Friday
• 33 Days holiday rising to 38 after 5 years' service
• Company benefits scheme with discount codes
• 24/7 mental health & financial wellbeing support

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