Production Manager - Cabinet Manufacturing

We are looking for a Production Manager to oversee our operations, drive productivity, and maintain a high-performing, collaborative team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, can manage both people and processes effectively, and takes ownership of workshop scheduling, health & safety, and overall output. If you have strong industry knowledge, leadership experience, and the ability to make proactive decisions, this is your opportunity to step into a key role and make an impact.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the team - fostering a positive culture, managing performance, and driving productivity.
• Overseeing workshop scheduling - coordinating labour, materials, and procurement.
• Ensuring health & safety compliance - implementing processes and maintaining adherence.
• Collaborating with internal and external teams to streamline operations.
• Making proactive decisions and solving issues independently.
• Communicating effectively - reporting, giving feedback, and providing updates.
• Bringing industry expertise and hands-on experience to the role.
• Supporting production when needed, using your skilled cabinet-making background.

Requirements:

Must have:

• Strong leadership qualities
• Effective communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to schedule and plan effectively
• Managerial experience
• Knowledgeable and experienced in a bespoke joinery or cabinet-making workshop
• Great collaborator
• Proactive and independent
• High-level cabinetry making experience
• Experience in reading and interpreting technical drawings

Desirable:

• Experience in managing workshop H&S
• Understanding and experience of Lean Methodology and/or Kaizen
• Workshop procurement experience
• Excellent IT skills

Schedule:

• 40 hrs per week
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday, 7am-4pm
• Full-time

Salary:

£45,000 - £55,000 per year

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• High Wycombe HP10 0PE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• cabinet making: (required)
• Mangement: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)