Manufacturing Manager

  • Location:

    Stockport, Greater Manchester

  • Sector:

    Manufacturing

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £45,000 - £50,000

  • Contact:

    Halecroft Recruitment Ltd

  • Contact email:

    register@halecroftrecruitment.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    767

  • Published:

    6 hours ago

  • Consultant:

    Tricia Bullman

  • Expiry date:

    2026-02-21

Halecroft Recruitment is working with a well-established and growing bespoke manufacturer based in Stockport. The company delivers high-quality furniture and full turnkey fit-out solutions and is now seeking an experienced Joinery Manufacturing Manager with the ambition to progress to Director level.

The Role

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will oversee all manufacturing, technical, and installation activities, ensuring projects are delivered on time, to specification, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage factory, CAD, supervisors, and installation teams
  • Production planning and labour/resource utilisation
  • Contract coordination for bespoke furniture and fit-out projects
  • Maintain ISO 9001:2015 and Health & Safety compliance
  • Drive cost efficiency and continuous improvement
  • Oversee plant, machinery, stock, and facilities

About You

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience managing bespoke or small-batch joinery production
  • Strong shopfitting and joinery background (including Corian and full fit-outs)
  • Proven leadership and people management skills
  • Strong communication and IT skills
  • NEBOSH/IOSH desirable

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business offering genuine long-term career progression.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.