Production Manager Woodworking

Quest Employment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £50,000 per annum

Straight-to-permanent position

Monday to Friday working

Job summary

Quest Employment in Northampton, Northamptonshire, is recruiting for an experienced Workshop / Production Manager to lead a busy woodworking and manufacturing operation. The role focuses on day-to-day workshop leadership, production planning, and managing a skilled team in a straight-to-permanent position.

You will drive on-time delivery, maintain high quality and safety standards, oversee stock control, and collaborate with office staff to optimise production performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in workshop/production management in woodworking.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Ability to plan production and control stock.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Forklift licence would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day running of the workshop and production schedule
• Planning and prioritising workloads to ensure production deadlines are met
• Acting as the key link between the office-based team and workshop
• Supervising, training and developing workshop staff
• Monitoring production progress and ensuring jobs are completed on time
• Managing stock levels and supporting materials control
• Ensuring the workshop is organised, efficient and maintained to a high standard
• Ensuring all Health & Safety procedures are followed
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for continuous improvement
• Liaising with senior management regarding production performance and operational issues
• Taking a hands-on approach to resolving day-to-day production challenges

Skills

Leadership

People management

Production planning

Stock control

Organisation

Communication

Problem solving

Driving licence (UK)

Job description

Job Description

Workshop / Production Manager Woodworking Industry

Quest Employment
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent

Quest Employment is currently recruiting for an experienced Workshop / Production Manager to join a well-established woodworking and manufacturing business based in Northampton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced production or workshop professional looking for a straight-to-permanent position, where you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the workshop, production planning and the management of a skilled team.

You will play a key role in ensuring production runs efficiently, deadlines are achieved and high standards of quality, organisation and Health & Safety are maintained.

The Role

As Workshop / Production Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the workshop and production operation.

Your duties will include:

• Managing the day-to-day running of the workshop and production schedule
• Planning and prioritising workloads to ensure production deadlines are met
• Acting as the key link between the office-based team and workshop
• Supervising, training and developing workshop staff
• Monitoring production progress and ensuring jobs are completed on time
• Managing stock levels and supporting materials control
• Ensuring the workshop is organised, efficient and maintained to a high standard
• Ensuring all Health & Safety procedures are followed
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for continuous improvement
• Liaising with senior management regarding production performance and operational issues
• Taking a hands-on approach to resolving day-to-day production challenges

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will have previous experience in a Workshop Manager, Production Manager or similar leadership role within the woodworking industry.

You will ideally have:

• Previous workshop or production management experience within woodworking
• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• Experience of training and developing staff
• Good knowledge of production planning and stock control
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The ability to manage workloads and meet tight deadlines
• A hands-on and proactive approach to problem-solving
• A full UK driving licence
• Forklift licence would be desirable

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Straight-to-permanent position
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Full-time hours
• Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled workshop team
• Long-term career opportunity with an established and reputable business
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunity for career progression