Job Description:

Manager – Joinery Manufacturing (Shopfitting)

Location: South Manchester
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Company

An established and expanding specialist design and manufacturing business based in South Manchester is looking for an experienced Manager – Joinery Manufacturing to join its growing team.

The business specialises in bespoke furniture, specialist joinery and full turnkey shopfitting projects, working to high standards of quality and customer service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the manufacturing operation, with the potential to progress quickly towards a Director-level position.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will have overall responsibility for manufacturing, production planning, technical activities and contract coordination.

You will lead the factory operation and work closely with Supervisors, CAD, Works Administration and Installation Teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, on time and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the joinery manufacturing facility.

• Plan and organise production to maximise efficiency, throughput and utilisation.

• Ensure production plans are achievable and delivered against agreed timescales.

• Manage production capacity, labour requirements and overtime in line with workload.

• Lead, motivate and develop Supervisors and factory employees.

• Conduct performance reviews, training and development activities.

• Monitor workshop productivity and implement corrective actions where required.

• Coordinate manufacturing, CAD, administration and installation activities.

• Oversee bespoke furniture and shopfitting contracts from specification through to delivery.

• Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality and customer service.

• Manage and maintain the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.

• Investigate and address quality issues and non-conformances.

• Ensure appropriate health and safety procedures and checks are maintained.

• Oversee the maintenance and replacement of plant, machinery, vehicles and facilities.

• Manage stock, material requirements and purchasing activities.

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the manufacturing facility.

• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Ensure company policies and procedures are consistently followed and improved where required.

• Keep up to date with developments across manufacturing, joinery and shopfitting.

• Work closely with the Managing Director on operational and commercial priorities.

About You

• Minimum 5 years' management experience within bespoke or small- manufacturing.

• Strong background in joinery, shopfitting, furniture manufacturing or fit-out.

• Excellent understanding of joinery manufacturing processes and workshop operations.

• Experience working with bespoke furniture, reception counters, Corian and turnkey fit-outs would be highly advantageous.

• Strong production planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with ISO 9001 and quality management systems.

• Good understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.

• NEBOSH or IOSH qualifications would be advantageous.

• Strong communication, leadership and IT skills.

What's on Offer

Permanent position within an established and expanding business.

Significant responsibility across manufacturing, technical and operational activities.

Opportunity to make a genuine impact on the future growth of the business.

Clear progression opportunity towards a Director-level position.

Monday–Friday working hours, 8:00am–4:30pm.

If you have the manufacturing and management experience required and are looking for an opportunity with genuine progression potential, apply today.