Job Overview
Senior Production Manager – Machine Shop, Doncaster. Join a well-established, design-led manufacturer, overseeing a team of 30 in CNC machining, edge banding, and drilling. This hands-on leadership role offers full responsibility for shop floor performance and culture, with a clear path to Head of Manufacturing within two years for the right candidate. Full-time, permanent.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of 30 (plus 4 team leaders)
- Drive output, quality, and reliability improvements
- Manage both make-to-order and make-to-stock production
- Embed lean tools, metrics (SQCDPI, OEE), and foster a high-performing team culture
- Be highly visible in day-to-day operations and influence senior stakeholders
About You / Qualifications
- Strong experience in CNC/edge banding (ideally KBB sector)
- Proven leadership in furniture manufacturing
- Success in high-mix, short-run environments
- Able to lead change and develop talent
You’ll need the credibility to lead experienced operators, adapt quickly, and balance detail with big-picture thinking. This is a stepping stone to senior operational roles—deliver results, shape the team, and progress to Head of Manufacturing within 12–24 months.
Job Details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Production and Management
- Industries: Manufacturing, Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing, and Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing
Job Overview
Senior Production Manager – Machine Shop, Doncaster. Join a well-established, design-led manufacturer, overseeing a team of 30 in CNC machining, edge banding, and drilling. This hands-on leadership role offers full responsibility for shop floor performance and culture, with a clear path to Head of Manufacturing within two years for the right candidate. Full-time, permanent.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of 30 (plus 4 team leaders)
- Drive output, quality, and reliability improvements
- Manage both make-to-order and make-to-stock production
- Embed lean tools, metrics (SQCDPI, OEE), and foster a high-performing team culture
- Be highly visible in day-to-day operations and influence senior stakeholders
About You / Qualifications
- Strong experience in CNC/edge banding (ideally KBB sector)
- Proven leadership in furniture manufacturing
- Success in high-mix, short-run environments
- Able to lead change and develop talent
You’ll need the credibility to lead experienced operators, adapt quickly, and balance detail with big-picture thinking. This is a stepping stone to senior operational roles—deliver results, shape the team, and progress to Head of Manufacturing within 12–24 months.
Job Details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Production and Management
- Industries: Manufacturing, Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing, and Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing
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