Project Manager (Manufacturing / Joinery / Fire Doors)
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Lead high-value manufacturing and construction projects specialising in fire doors, joinery, and technical production, overseeing programme management, client relationships, compliance, and project delivery.
If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Contracts Manager, Project Engineer, Construction Manager, Manufacturing Project Manager, Operations Manager
SALARY: up to £47,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits
LOCATION: Corby, Northamptonshire, East Midlands
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 8am 4:30pm Monday to Friday
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Project Manager (Manufacturing / Joinery / Fire Doors) to join a growing contracts team delivering high-value construction and manufacturing projects.
As a Project Manager (Manufacturing / Joinery / Fire Doors) you will lead a team of 2 Project Coordinators while managing your own portfolio of fire doors, joinery, and panel projects from enquiry through to manufacture, delivery, and after-sales documentation. You will ensure programme management, quality assurance, and compliance standards are consistently achieved.
The Project Manager (Manufacturing / Joinery / Fire Doors) will act as the key client contact, managing stakeholder relationships, overseeing CAD drawings and technical documentation, and ensuring all projects meet fire safety regulations and certification standards.
Working across multiple fast-paced projects, you will drive performance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence within a busy manufacturing and contracts environment.
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DUTIES
Your duties as the Project Manager (Manufacturing / Joinery / Fire Doors) include:
Team Leadership and Development: Lead, manage, and support Project Coordinators, providing clear direction and performance oversight
End-To-End Project Management: Take full ownership of fire doors, joinery, and manufacturing projects from enquiry to completion
Client Relationship Management: Act as the primary contact, managing expectations and resolving escalated issues
Programme and Delivery Management: Monitor schedules, production progress, and delivery timelines across multiple projects
Compliance and Certification: Ensure all fire door projects meet BS 476 and EN 1634-1 standards and safety regulations
Technical Review and Approval: Oversee CAD drawings, manufacturing details, and works orders for accuracy and quality
Supplier And Procurement Coordination: Liaise with suppliers to ensure materials are sourced on time and to specification
Documentation and Revision Control: Manage amendments, ensuring accurate records and timely updates to works orders
Systems and Data Management: Ensure accurate use of internal systems and project tracking tools
Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Report on project progress, risks, and team performance to senior management
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and project delivery outcomes
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
Proven experience managing projects within a manufacturing, construction, or joinery environment
Strong programme management and organisational skills across multiple concurrent projects
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a strong client focus
Experience reviewing technical drawings, CAD documentation, and manufacturing specifications
Knowledge of compliance, quality assurance, and regulatory standards
Ability to make sound decisions independently and resolve issues proactively
High attention to detail with strong administrative and documentation accuracy
IT proficiency including project management systems and spreadsheets
DESIRABLE
Experience with fire door compliance standards such as BS 476 and EN 1634-1
Familiarity with PPS or similar project management and production systems
Background in fire doors, joinery, or specialist manufacturing environments
Experience working within ISO 9001 quality assurance frameworks
Understanding of FSC chain of custody procedures
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P14609
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