Production Manager – Kitchens
Job Title
Production / Operations Manager – Kitchens
Location
Birmingham
Remuneration
£45,000 – £50,000 (OTE £65,000 – based on performance related KPIs)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Responsibilities
- Production Manager position overseeing the manufacturing and production for a variety of kitchen and cabinetry systems
- Lead and manage end-to-end manufacturing operations, from goods‑in to dispatch, ensuring efficient workflows and on‑time delivery
- Drive production performance against targets, balancing quality, cost, and efficiency while continuously improving processes
- Own production planning, resource utilisation, and operational decision‑making to meet demand and resolve issues
- Ensure high standards of quality, Health & Safety, and compliance across all areas of the operation
- Lead, develop, and manage the team while driving KPIs, cost control, and a culture of continuous improvement
Qualifications
- Must have experience in a production or operations management role, ideally within the KBB industry although would be open to someone with experience with joinery, cabinets, doors, hardware or closely related.
- Must have experience working for a manufacture
- Must have experience managing a team, open ended in size although would be advantageous to have previously managed 20+
- Ideally strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as CNC, assembly, finishing, etc.
- Highly advantageous to have shop floor / factory experience ideally with technical knowledge of production
- Lean manufacturing skillset (5S), IOSH & NEBOSH qualifications would be advantageous
- IT literate and familiar with manufacturing software
- Proactive, motivated, and highly organised
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