Job Title: Production Manager & Joinery Lead
Location: Unit 2 Mill Lane Industrial Estate, Croydon CR0 4AA
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
About us:
Painted Group is the UK’s fastest growing joinery & spray business. Our flagship factory in Croydon is in need of a Production Manager to help manage our growing team of experienced joiners & machinists and support our growth.
Position Overview:
We are in search of an experienced and highly capable Joiner to lead our joinery factory operations. This pivotal role involves overseeing our manufacturing processes to ensure they are carried out efficiently, safely, and effectively. As a hands-on leader, you will not only manage but also directly engage with your team, ensuring high-quality production and workplace morale.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaboration with our in-house Designers & Project Managers to deliver projects in a timely manner.
- Quality Control, ensuring our high standards for Joinery excellence are met on all projects, big or small.
- Oversee and take responsibility for ensuring Heath and Safety compliance in the factory.
- Managing inventory levels of parts and supplies, ensuring availability for scheduled work.
- Maintaining workshop tools and equipment, ensuring they are in good working condition and compliant with safety regulations.
- Reading and understanding complex Joinery drawings, providing feedback when necessary to designers in order to make sure drawings are accurate and reflect best practice.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Detail-Oriented – The detail matters to us and our clients.
- Conscientious – If something isn’t right, you won’t let it leave the workshop.
- Diligent – Keen to not just meet deadlines but improve upon them where possible,
- Team Player – We need someone who will work with our team and support them constructively.
Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum – 3-5 years of experience in a Joinery production environment. Ideally with 2 years of leadership experience as either a supervisor or foreman, however we will consider exceptional applicants with leadership potential.
You must have hands-on experience working in joinery. Experience using joinery machinery in a factory environment would be advantageous.
To apply you need to be eligible to live and work in the UK.
A full UK driving license would be beneficial.
Why Join Us:
This exciting opening at a fast-growing company represents an opportunity to be a part of our success as we build Painted Group into the UK’s leading Bespoke Joinery company. Our Production Manager will be a key member of our staff, with room for growth as the company expands.
- Join a dynamic team dedicated to exceptional craftsmanship.
- Engage in a supportive and collaborative work environment that values your contributions.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a leading company in the industry.
- Competitive compensation and benefits including 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) and NEST pension after 3 months of service.
- On site parking
To Apply:
Click apply above and be sure to attach an up-to-date CV & cover letter for the role.
If you have any queries, please reach out to us and we will be happy to answer your questions.
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