Production Manager

OXEO Select | Engineering & Technical; Platt Bridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

OXEO Select | Engineering & Technical is seeking an experienced Production/Workshop Manager for a specialist woodwork manufacturing business. You will oversee production across a busy workshop, focusing on planning, leadership, quality assurance and continuous improvement, with a Monday–Friday schedule.

The role suits someone from a joinery/woodworking background looking to move into a senior operational position within a well-established company supplying to blue-chip clients across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior production role within joinery/woodworking
• Strong leadership and team-management abilities
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production/ workshop operations and plan manufacturing activities
• Lead and develop workshop teams to meet production targets and quality standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure safety and efficiency

Skills

Production management

Leadership

Quality control

Continuous improvement

Job description

You will be based in or commutable from one of the following locations: Wigan, Bolton, St Helens, Warrington, Chorley, Leigh, Skelmersdale, Ormskirk, Preston. Other locations also considered.

Do you come from a production/workshop background within the joinery/woodworking sector and are looking to move into a management role within a specialist company?

In this role you will work to oversee production across a specialist woodwork manufacturing business well known for their specialist and high-quality products.

The company supplies its range of products and solutions to blue-chip clients across the UK, due to continued growth and expansion they are now looking further grow head count.

This role would suit someone from a woodwork/joinery background looking for a long-term permanent position within an established business.

The Role:

• Working as a production/workshop manager within a specialist woodwork fit-out/manufacturing business.
• Duties of the role will include but are not limited to; production planning, manufacturing planning, leadership, quality assurance, continuous improvement and much more.
• Days Based (Monday – Friday)
• Long term permanent position

The Person:

• Previous experience in a similar level role such as; production manager, production supervisor, workshop manager, joinery manager, manufacturing manager or similar
• Previous experience in joinery/woodworking related industry
• Experienced candidates or candidates looking for a step up into management will both be considered
• Looking for a long-term permanent position