Production & Project Manager - Bespoke Joinery (Flexible)

Somerville Fit-Out; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Somerville Fit-Out is seeking an experienced Production Manager to steer our bespoke joinery projects from design through manufacture and installation across varied locations.

You will coordinate design, procurement, workshop, and installation teams, manage production programmes, monitor budgets and hours, and drive continuous improvement while promoting safe, efficient operations and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple bespoke joinery projects.
• Strong production planning and scheduling skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Experience using ERP/MRP or production management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects through the full internal production process from design and procurement through manufacture and installation.
• Develop, manage, and prioritise the production programme in line with agreed project and installation dates.
• Coordinate production workload, capacity, and resource requirements with the Workshop Manager.
• Work closely with Design to ensure drawings and information are available in line with the production programme.
• Coordinate with Procurement to ensure materials are ordered and available when required.
• Monitor project progress, manufacturing hours and costs against agreed budgets and programmes.
• Identify potential delays, capacity constraints, material issues, and cost overruns at an early stage and take appropriate action.
• Work closely with the Workshop Manager to ensure manufacturing priorities are clearly communicated and achieved.
• Coordinate with the Installation Manager to ensure completed works are ready for delivery and installation in line with programme requirements.
• Maintain accurate project, production, and scheduling information within the ERP system.
• Provide clear updates to management on project progress, programme, costs, risks, and resource requirements.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure production activities comply with company Health & Safety procedures.
• Support continuous improvement in productivity, quality, planning, and manufacturing efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Production planning

Scheduling

ERP/MRP

Leadership

Communication

Cost control

Technical drawings

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Somerville Fit-Out is seeking an experienced Production Manager to steer our bespoke joinery projects from design through manufacture and installation across varied locations.

You will coordinate design, procurement, workshop, and installation teams, manage production programmes, monitor budgets and hours, and drive continuous improvement while promoting safe, efficient operations and on-time delivery.