Workshop Production Manager

We are working exclusively on behalf of a well-established bespoke joinery business based in Grantham to recruit an experienced Workshop Production Manager. This is a key leadership role within a quality-driven workshop, ideal for a joinery professional who enjoys combining hands-on expertise with team leadership.
Package & Working Hours
Monday to Friday 8-4.30
Two 30-minute breaks taken with the joinery team
20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
Company pension scheme
On-site parking
A salary of between £36,000 and £40,000
CNC experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected bespoke joinery business re a pivotal management role, offering stability, autonomy, and the chance to lead high-quality, custom projects from workshop to completion.
The Role
Reporting into senior management, the Workshop Production Manager will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the joinery workshop. You will plan, coordinate, and oversee production while ensuring projects are delivered on time, to specification, and to the highest standards of craftsmanship but also there would be an expectation to set those standards by being hands on.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily workshop operations and manage production schedules
Plan, coordinate, and supervise joinery activities to meet production deadlines and quality standards
Lead, mentor, and motivate a small team of skilled joiners
Liaise with senior management, project coordination, designers, and clients as required
Interpret technical drawings and specifications accurately
Implement quality control measures throughout the fabrication process
Manage materials, tools, and workshop resources
Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment
About You
You will be an experienced joiner with proven workshop leadership capability and a strong understanding of bespoke production environments.
You will ideally have:
Previous experience in a workshop or production management role
Strong joinery or carpentry background with hands-on fabrication skills
The confidence to lead and develop a small team
Excellent organisational and communication skills
A solid understanding of workshop health & safety best practice
The ability to read and work from technical drawings
Solid experience as a joiner
A gold CSCS card is preferred but not essential
Don’t miss out on this chance please send your CV and Cover letter to Craig Gorman on craig.gorman@rrgroup.co.uk or call on 01476 567111 quoting reference J10438
Reflect Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Agency under the Employment Agency Act 1973