Joinery Workshop Manager

Joinery Workshop Manager

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Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester
Salary: £45,000-£55,000 + Excellent Benefits PAckage
Job Type: Permanent

About the Company

Our client is an established North West construction and fit-out business operating across commercial and industrial, retail and leisure, public sector, and specialist and bespoke sectors.

A key part of the business is its in-house bespoke joinery manufacturing facility, producing high-quality fitted and loose joinery for its own fit-out and refurbishment projects, as well as supply-only and supply-and-install packages for external clients.

The workshop also manufactures certified timber fire-rated doorsets, providing an important specialist manufacturing capability within the wider business. The company has a strong focus on quality, technical standards, continuous improvement and developing its people.

The Role

We are looking to appoint an experienced Joinery Workshop Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of a busy bespoke joinery workshop.

This is a hands-on management position, responsible for ensuring production is planned, organised and delivered efficiently, safely and to the required quality standards.

You will lead a skilled team of bench joiners, semi-skilled workers and key operatives, while working closely with the Design, Project Management and Commercial teams to ensure manufacturing programmes align with project requirements.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in bespoke joinery manufacturing, with the technical knowledge and leadership ability to manage production, improve processes, control costs and maintain high standards of workmanship.

Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Programme

• Plan and manage the workshop production programme, coordinating manufacture against site installation and delivery dates.

• Manage workshop capacity and workload, identifying potential bottlenecks and resource requirements.

• Work closely with Design and Project Management teams to ensure drawings, specifications and approvals are in place before production.

• Provide realistic manufacturing lead times during tender and pre-construction stages.

• Monitor production against programme and report progress, risks and mitigation to senior management.

• Coordinate deliveries to site, ensuring joinery arrives correctly sequenced, protected and ready for installation.

Workshop & Manufacturing Management

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the bespoke joinery workshop.

• Ensure the workshop operates in a safe, organised and efficient manner.

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, workflow and machine utilisation.

• Oversee the accurate translation of drawings into cutting lists, CAD/CAM files and machine programmes.

• Manage the manufacture of solid surface, laminate, veneered and solid timber products.

• Resolve technical and manufacturing queries, particularly on complex or non-standard items.

• Monitor material usage and waste, implementing measures to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Fire-Rated Doorsets

• Take responsibility for the manufacture of certified timber fire-rated doorsets.

• Ensure all manufacturing is completed strictly in accordance with approved specifications and certification requirements.

• Maintain appropriate manufacturing records, traceability and labelling.

• Prepare for and support independent certification audits.

• Work closely with the Passive Fire team regarding doorset scheduling, technical requirements and delivery dates.

Team Leadership

• Lead, allocate and supervise the workshop team.

• Set clear daily and weekly production priorities.

• Establish and monitor KPIs covering output, quality, waste and programme performance.

• Identify training and development requirements across the workshop.

• Maintain training and competence records and support apprentices through their development.

• Manage attendance, timekeeping, holidays and day-to-day people matters alongside HR.

• Build a positive, professional and productive workshop culture.

Quality Assurance

• Implement and maintain robust workshop QA systems and processes.

• Ensure all manufactured items are checked against drawings, dimensions, templates and specifications before leaving the workshop.

• Work with Design and Project Management te