Production Manager

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.