Production Project Manager (Joinery Fitout)

VanRath; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Career development

Supportive team

Modern offices

On-site parking

Private healthcare

Death in service

Company pension

Job summary

VANRATH is recruiting a Production Project Manager to lead joinery fit-out projects from design through to installation. Based in North Down, Northern Ireland, you will coordinate bespoke manufacturing operations, manage budgets, and ensure on-time delivery while upholding safety standards.

You will work closely with Design, Workshop and Installation teams, driving production planning, scheduling, and continuous improvement across multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced fit-out environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Production Manager or similar role.
• Experience in bespoke joinery, furniture manufacturing, fit-out or similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong project management, production planning, and scheduling skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience monitoring labour hours, project budgets, resources, and production costs.
• Ability to interpret technical and manufacturing drawings.
• Experience using ERP/MRP or production management systems.
• Strong IT skills with Microsoft Office and ERP tools.

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

Production management

Project management

Production planning

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Cost control

Coordination

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Job Reference: RAPPM260826
• Job Title: Production Project Manager (Joinery Fitout)
• Salary: £Competitive DOE + excellent benefits package
• Location: North Down, Northern Ireland

VANRATH are recruiting a Production Project Manager to work for a leading commercial fit-out contractor, based in North Down, Northern Ireland.

Remuneration:

£Competitive DOE + excellent benefits package

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary allowance
• Flexible working options
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• State-of-the-art modern office space
• Free on Site carparking
• Private Healthcare
• Death in Service Benefit
• Company Pension

Client:

Our client is a leading commercial fit-out contractor that have been operating for over 50 years. They specialise in creating outstanding interior fit-outs for the commercial, hospitality and retail sectors. The company take pride in creating bespoke solutions for their clients and due to the quality of their work win a lot of repeat business.

Role Overview:

The Production Project Manager will manage and coordinate projects through bespoke manufacturing operations from design and procurement through manufacture and installation. Working closely with the Design Manager, Workshop Manager, Installation Manager, Estimating and Procurement, the successful candidate will take overall responsibility for planning and coordinating the flow of projects through the business, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and within allocated budgets. This is a key coordination role requiring strong production knowledge combined with project management, commercial awareness, and excellent organisational skills.

Key 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.

The Ideal Person:

• Previous experience in a Production Manager, Project Manager, Manufacturing Manager or similar role
• Experience within bespoke joinery, furniture manufacturing, fit-out or a similar manufacturing environment
• Strong project management, production planning, and scheduling skills
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience monitoring labour hours, project budgets, resources, and production costs
• Ability to interpret technical and manufacturing drawings
• Experience using ERP/MRP or production management systemsStrong IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and production planning tools
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to coordinate effectively across Design, Procurement, Workshop, and Installation teams
• Promote a strong safety culture across all installation teams and subcontractors
• Ensure all operatives are appropriately trained, briefed, and compliant