Woodworking Workshop Manager — Lead a Skilled Team

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

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.