Job Overview
What we are looking for:
- Do you have a passion for exceeding client expectations and leading projects to success?
- Are you proficient in any CAD software or other relevant technical tools?
- Do you have proven experience as a Joinery Manager or similar role in a manufacturing or woodworking environment?
- Can you demonstrate a strong track record of successfully managing joinery production operations?
- Do you possess extensive knowledge of joinery techniques, materials, and woodworking machinery?
- Are you a detail-oriented individual with a commitment to excellence in craftsmanship?
- Are you comfortable liaising effectively with internal stakeholders (design team), clients, and suppliers?
- Do you have solid organizational and problem-solving abilities?
- Can you demonstrate a proactive and solution-oriented approach to overcoming challenges
Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee all aspects of the joinery workshop, including production planning, resource allocation, and workflow optimization to ensure timely and efficient completion of joinery projects.
- Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of joiners and craftsmen, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure consistently high standards of workmanship and adherence to project specifications.
- Collaborate closely with the design team to interpret design drawings and specifications, offering technical expertise and recommendations to optimize joinery solutions and material selections.
- Coordinate procurement of materials and supplies, ensuring timely delivery and inventory management to support production schedules and minimize downtime.
- Conduct regular quality inspections of joinery work in progress and finished products, identifying and addressing any defects or deviations from design requirements to maintain the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.
- Monitor and control production costs and budgets, identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements to maximize efficiency and profitability.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and best practices within the workshop, promoting a culture of safety awareness and accountability among all team members.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience as a Joinery Manager or similar role in a manufacturing or woodworking environment, with a strong track record of successfully managing joinery production operations.
- Extensive knowledge of joinery techniques, materials, and woodworking machinery, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence in craftsmanship.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team to achieve common goals and objectives.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal stakeholders, clients, and suppliers.
- Solid organizational and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach to overcoming challenges and achieving operational objectives.
- British citizenship or residency preferred, with a comprehensive understanding of local joinery standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Proficiency in CAD software and other relevant technical tools preferred.
