Production Manager (Joinery)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Evesham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 day week

Progression to Director

Company benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment in Evesham is seeking a Production Manager (Joinery) to own day-to-day shop floor production in a senior role, overseeing multiple teams and driving quality and on-time delivery for bespoke furniture projects.

You will manage four foremen, shape production standards, and implement KPI-driven continuous improvement, with a clear path toward director-level progression and a four-day working week.

Qualifications

• Experience in furniture/joinery or bespoke manufacturing.
• Background in managing shop floor production and teams.
• Willing to commute to Evesham.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shop floor production within a joinery environment, ensuring high quality and efficiency.
• Manage four foremen across production teams, supporting workflow and performance.
• Ensure quality assurance, health and safety, and monitor KPIs.
• Maintain production standards and ensure on-time project delivery.

Skills

Team management

Health and safety

Quality assurance

KPI monitoring

Job description

Production Manager (Joinery)
£45,000-£50,000 + Progression to Director + 4 day week + Company Benefits
Evesham

Are you a Production Manager, Workshop Manager, or similar from a furniture or joinery background, looking for a senior role where you can take ownership of shop floor production while progressing towards a director-level position?

On offer is the opportunity to join a well-established furniture and joinery company that specialises in high-quality bespoke projects for a range of clients. The company has built a strong reputation within the industry for its craftsmanship, attention to detail, and ability to deliver tailored solutions across furniture and joinery. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to add a Production Manager to their team.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day production across the shop floor, ensuring all furniture and joinery projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards. You will manage 4 Foremen across different teams, making sure workflow, productivity, quality assurance, and health and safety are maintained throughout the manufacturing process. You will also monitor KPIs, support continuous improvement across production, and play a key role in ensuring projects are completed on time and in line with company standards.

This role would suit a Production Manager or similar, with a background in furniture, joinery, or bespoke manufacturing, who is looking for a long-term role with clear progression to Director.

The Role

• Oversee shop floor production within a furniture/joinery environment, ensuring products are manufactured efficiently, accurately, and to a high standard
• Manage 4 Foremen responsible for different production teams, supporting workflow, performance, and day-to-day operations
• Take responsibility for quality assurance, health and safety, production standards, and ensuring KPIs are monitored and kept up to date
• Monday-Thursday, 6:30am-5:00pm

The Person

• Production Manager, Workshop Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or similar
• Background in furniture, joinery, or a related manufacturing industry
• Understanding of shop floor production and team management
• Commutable to Evesham

Reference: BBBH27721A

Keywords: Production Manager, Workshop Manager, Joinery, Manufacturing, Furniture, Management 4 day working week, Progression, Evesham, Worcestershire

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position.

The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.