Production Manager – Kitchens
Job Title: Production / Operations Manager – Kitchens
Job reference Number: (phone number removed)
Industry Sector: Production Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Factory Manager, Plant Manager, Head of Operation, Head of Production, Kitchens, Bathrooms, KBB, Joinery, Architectural, Doors, Cabinet, Retail Showrooms, Builders Merchants, Housebuilders, Manufacturer
Location: Birmingham
Remuneration: £45,000 – £50,000 (OTE £65,000 – based on performance related KPIs)
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
The role of the Production Manager – Kitchens will involve:
* Production Manager position overseeing the manufacturing and production for a variety of kitchen and cabinetry systems
* Lead and manage end-to-end manufacturing operations, from goods-in to dispatch, ensuring efficient workflows and on-time delivery
* Drive production performance against targets, balancing quality, cost, and efficiency while continuously improving processes
* Own production planning, resource utilisation, and operational decision-making to meet demand and resolve issues
* Ensure high standards of quality, Health & Safety, and compliance across all areas of the operation
* Lead, develop, and manage the team while driving KPIs, cost control, and a culture of continuous improvement
The ideal applicant will be a Production Manager – Kitchens with:
* Must have experience in a production or operations management role, ideally within the KBB industry although would be open to someone with experience with joinery, cabinets, doors, hardware or closely related.
* Must have experience working for a manufacture
* Must have experience managing a team, open ended in size although would be advantageous to have previously managed 20+
* Ideally strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as CNC, assembly, finishing, etc.
* Highly advantageous to have shop floor / factory experience ideally with technical knowledge of production
* Lean manufacturing skillset (5S), IOSH & NEBOSH qualifications would be advantageous
* IT literate and familiar with manufacturing software
* Proactive, motivated, and highly organised
Mitchell Maguire is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy, dealing exclusively with construction jobs, construction vacancies and specification positions within: Head of Production, Production Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Factory Manager, Plant Manager, Operations Design, Contract Kitchens, Kitchens, Bathrooms, KBB, Kitchen Design, Retail Showrooms, Builders Merchants, Housebuilders, Manufacturer