Production Manager

Ref: AS4477332

Halifax, West Yorkshire, UK

£45,000

• Permanent
• Timber Manufacturing
• Lean Process Improvement
• Team Leadership

About the candidate

A hands-on manufacturing professional with strong experience across timber production, bespoke joinery and engineered-to-order environments. They bring a practical, people-focused approach to production management, balancing day-to-day operational delivery with quality, safety and continuous improvement.

They are confident leading skilled production teams, improving workflows and aligning production schedules with customer demand. With a track record of increasing productivity and reducing lead times, they would be a strong fit for a permanent manufacturing leadership role within a fast-paced production setting.

What makes them great?

• Proven Productivity Gains: Delivered an approximate 20% uplift in productivity within a custom timber production environment while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Reduced Lead Times: Introduced lean working practices and improved resource planning, helping reduce production lead times by around 15%.
• Strong Operational Control: Improved workflow coordination and materials planning, contributing to fewer stock shortages and production delays.

Areas of expertise

• Production Management: Experienced in overseeing daily manufacturing operations, managing schedules, resources and output to meet customer requirements.
• Lean & Continuous Improvement: Skilled in identifying process improvements, reducing delays and embedding more efficient ways of working.
• Team Leadership: Confident leading craftsmen and production teams, supporting development while promoting accountability, safety and quality.