Workshop Manager - Bespoke Furniture & Joinery
Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the workshop, ensuring production targets and deadlines are met.
- Lead, manage and support a team of skilled cabinet makers and joiners.
- Maintain exceptional standards of craftsmanship, quality control and attention to detail.
- Plan workloads, allocate resources and ensure efficient use of materials and machinery.
- Read and interpret technical drawings to ensure accurate manufacture.
- Identify opportunities to improve workshop processes, productivity and efficiency.
- Ensure health and safety procedures are followed throughout the workshop.
- Work closely with design, CNC and installation teams to ensure projects run smoothly from manufacture through to completion.
Skills and Requirements
- Proven experience in a Workshop Manager, Workshop Supervisor or senior cabinet-making position.
- Strong technical knowledge of bespoke furniture manufacturing, cabinetry and joinery.
- A background as a bench joiner, cabinet maker or furniture maker is essential.
- Experience leading a team and managing production schedules.
- Excellent understanding of materials, manufacturing methods and woodworking machinery.
- Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- A hands-on approach, with the ability to lead by example and maintain the highest quality standards
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