Production Operations Manager

Role Overview & Responsibilities

James Wellesley are a London based high-end joinery company specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke interior joinery for London’s most luxurious residences.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Reporting to the MD, accountable for all workshop and installation operations ensuring all works are delivered on time, within budget and quality standards met.
• Lead, manage and accountable for all production operations including – Machining, Assembly,
• Finishing, Wrap and Pack and Installation
• Lead weekly production meetings
• Scheduling and management of all project work orders through workshop departments and installation ensuring project timings and budgets are met
• Management of workshop scheduling sof tware ensuring accurate s tatus of all production and installation work orders
• Preparation of production status and throughput reports
• Quality control of all work orders as they move through the production and installation process
• Support project managers with programming of projects and scheduling of workorders
• Accountable for all workshop and site based health and safety, ensuring adequate training of all staff, SSOW are followed, and all operations are carried out within HSE regulations
• Workshop maintenance, including creating and maintaining workshop machinery and plant maintenance schedules ensuring LOLER and PUWER regulations are met
• Management of workshop inventory, maintaining stock levels to ensure production output is optimised
• Overseeing identif ication of project specif ic material requirements, ensuring materials are ordered in advance and delivered prior to commencing production
• Develop and establish operational systems and processes to optimise workshop production and maximise throughput ensuring the highest standard of quality control
• Workshop and installation resource management, arranging new hires and contract workers where and when required

Requirements:

• Experienced in joinery workshop operations
• Sound knowledge of fabrication and finishing procedures with a wide understanding of joinery materials including timber, boards, veneers, laminates, and hardware
• Commercial awareness is essential, including a good understanding of project budgets
• Conf ident with IT systems and use of digital production management sof tware
• Experienced in managing, developing and building effective teams
• Strong management and communication skills
• A keen eye and attention to detail
• Excellent organisational ability
• Highly motivated

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £60,000.00-£70,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rainham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person