Production Manager – Architectural Joinery & Furniture (5426)

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for an experienced Production Manager in London to oversee the manufacturing process of bespoke furniture and timber products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing, experience in leadership, and a focus on process improvement and quality control. This role offers a competitive remuneration package along with benefits and a bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a manufacturing background ideally in bespoke furniture/timber or joinery products.
• Experience in process improvement, quality control, and lean manufacturing is beneficial.
• Experience of working in a leadership role in a production/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyse manufacturing data and identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvements.
• Be responsible for all manufacturing processes and drive a safety-first environment.
• Identify and utilise methods for making production processes more effective and efficient.
• Manage production resources and ensure adequate stock levels.
• Drive the business forward with successful implementation of new innovative ideas.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent organisational skills

Good time management skills

Strong knowledge of Health and Safety

Customer focused with sound commercial skills

Good IT skills & PC literate

Job description

Overview

Vacancy No 5426

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

As Production Manager you will be responsible for leading, motivating and managing the production team, and will also oversee the whole manufacturing process whilst continually improving and developing. As Production Manager you will be primarily responsible for planning and determining optimal utilisation of the manufacturing team and equipment to meet production goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities – PRODUCTION MANAGER

• 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 as PRODUCTION MANAGER

• 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/Area London

Salary

Competitive remuneration package, along with benefits and attractive bonus scheme

We are constantly seeking candidates within the Construction Material Sales Sector in the following roles: Sales Manager, Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Specification Sales Executive, Specification Sales Manager, Branch Manager, Field Sales, Account Executive, Key Account Manager, Field Sales Executive, Field Sales Representative, National Account Manager, Account Executive, Territory Sales Executive, Area Sales Manager and National Sales Manager.

SRS specialise in vacancies within the construction materials industry in the following sectors Builders Merchants, Distribution, Wholesale, Manufacturers, Architects, Specifiers, Contractors, Civil Engineers, Civils Specifiers, Housebuilders, Developers, Local Authorities, Housing Associations, M&E Contractors, M & E Specifiers, Plant and Tool Hire in the product categories of :Brick & Block Sales, Roofing Sales, Kitchens and Bathroom Sales, Plumbing Sales, Aggregates & Concrete Sales, PPE Sales, Boiler Sales, Radiator Sales, Building Control Sales, Drainage Sales, Ventilation and Air Management Sales, Insulation Sales, Door Control Sales, Ironmongery Sales, Plant Hire, Modular Accommodation Sales, Building System Sales, Plastic Window Sales, Plasterboard Sales, Renewable Energy System Sales, Solar Heating Sales, HVAC Sales, Heavy Side Materials, Light Side Materials, Civil Engineering Material Sales, KBB, Groundwork Specialist Sales, SIPS Sales, Timber Sheet and Board Sales, Timber Frame Building Sales and all other construction materials sales.