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We are looking for a Production Manager to oversee our operations, drive productivity, and maintain a high-performing, collaborative team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, can manage both people and processes effectively, and takes ownership of workshop scheduling, health & safety, and overall output. If you have strong industry knowledge, leadership experience, and the ability to make proactive decisions, this is your opportunity to step into a key role and make an impact.
Responsibilities:
- Leading the team - fostering a positive culture, managing performance, and driving productivity.
- Overseeing workshop scheduling - coordinating labour, materials, and procurement.
- Ensuring health & safety compliance - implementing processes and maintaining adherence.
- Collaborating with internal and external teams to streamline operations.
- Making proactive decisions and solving issues independently.
- Communicating effectively - reporting, giving feedback, and providing updates.
- Bringing industry expertise and hands-on experience to the role.
- Supporting production when needed, using your skilled cabinet-making background.
Requirements:
Must have:
- Strong leadership qualities
- Effective communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to schedule and plan effectively
- Managerial experience
- Knowledgeable and experienced in a bespoke joinery or cabinet-making workshop
- Great collaborator
- Proactive and independent
- High-level cabinetry making experience
- Experience in reading and interpreting technical drawings
Desirable:
- Experience in managing workshop H&S
- Understanding and experience of Lean Methodology and/or Kaizen
- Workshop procurement experience
- Excellent IT skills
Schedule:
- 40 hrs per week
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday, 7am-4pm
- Full-time
Salary:
£45,000 - £55,000 per year
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- High Wycombe HP10 0PE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- cabinet making: (required)
- Mangement: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
