Workshop Manager
My client is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to take full responsibility for supervising their workshop bench joiners and overseeing the flow of joinery production.
The ideal candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that all items move efficiently through the shop floor whilst meeting deadlines and quality standards.
Responsibilities
* Report directly to the Production Director, providing daily updates on production progress and individual items on the shop floor.
* Supervise and manage a team of workshop joiners, ensuring workloads are allocated effectively.
* Oversee the production of bespoke joinery, ensuring all items meet design specifications and quality standards.
* Read and interpret working CAD drawings to guide production and allocate tasks accurately.
* Solve day-to-day production issues, proactively identifying and addressing bottlenecks.
* Plan and manage production schedules, ensuring deadlines and programmes are consistently met.
* Liaise closely with site teams to coordinate installation timelines and production priorities.
* Monitor and report on the progress of each item through the shop floor on a daily basis.
Requirements
* Extensive experience in bespoke joinery manufacture.
* Fully joinery trained with proven experience managing production teams.
* Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings for shop floor use.
* Strong planning and programme management skills; highly deadline-driven.
* Excellent supervisory and people management skills with a hands‑on approach.
* Strong problem‑solving abilities, able to make decisions quickly and confidently.
* Experience in workshop production reporting and progress tracking systems.
* Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement methods.
Attributes
* Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail.
* Confident and personable, able to motivate and manage a team effectively.
* Proactive, solution‑focused, and able to thrive under pressure.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise between workshop and site teams effectively.
Monday to Friday 07:30 - 15:45 usual factory hours. (Will be discussed as may differ depending on required duties.)
Location: Billingham, England, United Kingdom
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