Joinery Workshop Manager

Joinery Workshop Manager

Leicester Full-Time No home office possible
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Job Description

Job Title: Joinery Workshop Manager\\nLocation: Leicestershire\\nSalary: £18.00-£20.00 per hour\\nShift: 8am to 4:30pm Mon to Fri + Overtime\\n\\nBenefits: \\n\\nOpportunity to lead projects for prestigious commercial clients,\\nSupportive, professional working environment with a focus on quality and craftsmanship\\nCompany pension\\nCompany events\\nOvertime available.About the Company:\\n\\nOur client is a well-established manufacturer of high-quality bespoke furniture, supplying to a range of prestigious hotels, offices, and commercial interiors across the UK. With a reputation for craftsmanship, innovation, and attention to detail, they deliver premium joinery solutions from concept through to installation. \\n\\nThe Role:\\n\\nThey are now seeking an experienced Joinery Workshop Manager to lead their manufacturing team and drive operational excellence.\\n\\nThe Joinery Workshop Manager will be responsible for overseeing all workshop operations, ensuring production schedules are met, quality standards are maintained, and projects are delivered on time and to specification.

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone with a strong background in bespoke joinery or furniture manufacturing who is passionate about quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.\\n\\nKey Responsibilities:\\n\\nManage day-to-day operations within the joinery workshop, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production.\\n\\nLead, motivate, and develop a team of skilled joiners, machinists, fitters and finishers.\\n\\nPlan and allocate workloads in line with project deadlines and client requirements.\\n\\nWork closely with the design, production, and installation teams to ensure seamless project delivery.\\n\\nMonitor quality standards throughout the manufacturing process, implementing corrective actions where required.\\n\\nEnsure compliance with health & safety regulations and company policies.\\n\\nManage stock levels, material usage, and tooling maintenance to maximise efficiency.\\n\\nContribute to continuous improvement initiatives, streamlining processes and enhancing productivity.\\n\\nProvide technical input and problem-solving expertise during production planning and fabrication stages.\\n\\nAbout You:\\n\\nProven experience in a joinery workshop management or senior supervisory role.\\n\\nStrong knowledge of bespoke furniture/joinery production processes and materials.\\n\\nHands-on background in joinery or cabinetmaking (beneficial).\\n\\nExcellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop others.\\n\\nStrong organisational and planning abilities, with a focus on meeting deadlines and quality targets.\\n\\nConfident in reading and interpreting technical drawings.\\n\\nGood communication skills and a collaborative approach.\\n\\nApply\\n\\nTo apply for the Joinery Workshop Manager position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application and next steps

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Optima UK Inc Ltd Recruiting Team

Joinery Workshop Manager
Optima UK Inc Ltd
Location: Leicester

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