Production Manager - Architectural Joinery & Furniture

Builders' Merchant Company; City of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in London is seeking a Production Manager to lead the production team effectively. This role demands experience in bespoke furniture production, strong analytical skills, and a solid understanding of health and safety. The successful candidate will drive improvements in manufacturing processes and ensure adherence to quality standards while managing resources effectively. A competitive remuneration package and bonus scheme are offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Benefits

Attractive bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role in production or manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in implementing policies to maximize output.
• Conversant with innovative manufacturing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and manage the production team.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
• Analyse manufacturing data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent organisational skills

Good time management skills

Customer focused

Strong knowledge of Health and Safety

Job description

Production Manager - Architectural Joinery & Furniture

3 November, 2025

SRS Recruitment are one of the UK's leading Construction Product Recruiters and our client is a leading manufacturing specialising in Architectural Joinery & Furniture. Due to expansion, they have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Production Manager.

This is a Senior Management role and requires a proven track record in a manufacturing background ideally in bespoke furniture / timber or joinery products. Experience in process improvement, quality control and lean manufacturing would also be highly beneficial.

Reporting to: Managing Director

As Production Manager you will be responsible for leading, motivating and managing the production team, and will also oversee the whole manufacturing process whilst continually improving and developing. As Production Manager you will be primarily responsible for planning and determining optimal utilisation of the manufacturing team and equipment to meet production goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse manufacturing data and identify trends, anomalies and opportunities for improvements
• Be responsible for all manufacturing processes, driving a safety-first environment ensuring all processes and procedures are adhered to
• Identify and utilise methods for making production processes more effective and efficient
• Drive the business forward with the successful implementation of new innovative ideas
• Ensure that customers, quality, regulatory and internal requirements are met or exceeded
• Harness a culture within the operation where individuals feel able to challenge the status quo and encourage feedback from all levels

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:

• Be conversant with the latest innovative manufacturing techniques, and to continually to seek and implement new procedures for improved efficiency & quality and to increase productivity.
• Strong analytical skills to determine problems within the production process and take appropriate action.
• A proven track- record of the implementation of policies and procedures to maximise output
• Excellent organisational skills to plan production schedules and the availability of necessary materials machinery and equipment.
• Good time management skills to minimise downtime
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety
• Experience of working in a leadership role, ideally in a production / manufacturing environment
• Manage production resources, including equipment & facilities, order required resources & ensure adequate stock levels.
• Customer focused with sound commercial skills.

Location/Area: London

Salary: Competitive remuneration package, along with benefits and attractive bonus scheme