About this role
Location: Warrington
Salary: £50,000 per annum (Negotiable)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Production Manager to lead and oversee manufacturing operations within a busy joinery and woodworking environment. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
The successful candidate will play a key role in driving operational performance, developing production teams, improving manufacturing processes, and ensuring customer expectations are consistently exceeded.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage daily production operations to achieve output, quality, and delivery targets.
- Ensure production schedules are planned and executed effectively.
- Monitor and improve productivity, efficiency, and overall manufacturing performance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production processes.
- Ensure all products are manufactured to required quality standards and specifications.
- Work closely with planning, procurement, and other departments to achieve operational objectives.
- Monitor and manage production KPIs.
- Identify and resolve manufacturing bottlenecks and operational challenges.
- Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture throughout the facility.
- Manage staffing levels, performance, training, and development of production personnel.
- Support business growth through effective resource and capacity planning.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
- Proven experience in a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, or similar leadership role.
- Previous experience within a joinery, woodworking, timber products, furniture manufacturing, or bespoke wood manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
- Experience implementing process improvements and driving operational efficiencies.
- Strong understanding of production planning and workflow management.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Good knowledge of health and safety practices within a manufacturing environment.
Desirable
- Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
- Experience managing production KPIs and performance metrics.
- Relevant manufacturing, engineering, or management qualifications.
Key Attributes
- Hands-on and results-driven.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- Positive and collaborative leadership style.
- Commercially aware with a focus on operational excellence.
- Committed to delivering high standards of quality and customer service.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum, with flexibility for the right candidate.
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Opportunity to lead a skilled manufacturing team.
- Chance to make a significant impact on operational performance and business growth.
- Supportive and forward-thinking working environment.
For further information or to discuss the opportunity in confidence, please get in touch.