Studio Workshop Operations Lead

StudioXAG; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension

22 days holiday

Birthday off

Research budgets & trips

Mental health support

Cycle to work

Fitness discounts

Working Away from the Studio

Job summary

StudioXAG in East London is seeking a Workshop Manager to own the operational running of our busy workshop, ensuring safety, efficiency and readiness for production.

You will manage space, stock, facilities and equipment, coordinate project flow, and resolve operational blockers with Production, Traffic and the Foreman. You’ll also help develop the workshop for the future, improving systems, processes, facilities and capabilities while maintaining high Health & Safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a workshop in fabrication, manufacturing, shop fitting or similar.
• Strong knowledge of carpentry/joinery and fabrication processes.
• Highly organised, commercially aware and able to manage a complex physical environment.
• Experience managing workshop stock, facilities, equipment and maintenance.
• Comfortable working with budgets, project costs and operational data.
• A strong problem solver who anticipates issues and acts.
• Confident developing and implementing processes and systems across a team.
• Experience with Health & Safety in a workshop or production setting.
• Clear communicator able to work across Production and the wider business.
• Proactive and practical, with a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operational running and organisation of the workshop.
• Own workshop space planning and project flow through the facility.
• Manage stock, purchasing, equipment, machinery and workshop facilities.
• Oversee maintenance, servicing and workshop improvement budgets.
• Champion Health & Safety, including inductions, training, documentation and compliance.
• Support the workshop team with clear processes, communication and guidance.
• Collaborate with Production, Traffic and the Foreman to anticipate requirements and resolve blockers.
• Drive continuous improvement across workshop systems, workflow, facilities and capabilities.
• Use operational and financial data to identify efficiencies, cost savings and investment opportunities.
• Develop sustainable workshop practices around waste, recycling, reuse and resource efficiency.

Skills

Workshop management

Carpentry & joinery

Budgeting & cost

Stock management

Health & Safety

Process improvement

Project coordination

Team communication

Job description

StudioXAG in East London is seeking a Workshop Manager to own the operational running of our busy workshop, ensuring safety, efficiency and readiness for production.

You will manage space, stock, facilities and equipment, coordinate project flow, and resolve operational blockers with Production, Traffic and the Foreman. You’ll also help develop the workshop for the future, improving systems, processes, facilities and capabilities while maintaining high Health & Safety standards.