Production Manager

Position: Production Manager (Permanent)
Production Manager – Manufacturing (Joinery, Metal Fabrication, Powder Coating & Assembly)

Wheatley, Doncaster (South Yorkshire) – with excellent access to surrounding areas

We are a leading end-to-end logistics provider, now expanding with a brand-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Wheatley, Doncaster. This integrated production operation focuses on high-quality joinery, metal fabrication, powder coating, and final multi-material assembly — delivering fast-paced retail programmes and fit-out solutions for major UK brands.

We are recruiting an experienced Production Manager to take full ownership of the site’s end-to-end manufacturing operations. If you have a strong background in high-output manufacturing environments involving metalwork, powder coating, joinery/cabinetry, and assembly — particularly in fast-turnaround retail production with tight deadlines and frequent changeovers — this is your chance to lead and shape a brand-new facility from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead daily production operations across joinery, metal fabrication, powder coating, and final assembly lines

* Manage fast-turnaround retail metalwork processes, handling frequent changeovers and short lead times

* Own production planning and scheduling using MRP/ERP systems to achieve aggressive delivery targets

* Optimise labour allocation, machine utilisation, material flow, and throughput for maximum efficiency

* Control stock levels, material supply chain, supplier performance, and prevent production bottlenecks

* Ensure powder coating quality, line throughput, colour consistency, and schedule adherence

* Drive lean manufacturing principles and efficient workflows for complex, mixed-material retail products

* Lead, motivate, and develop supervisors, team leaders, and shop-floor production teams

* Uphold the highest standards of health & safety, quality control, continuous improvement, and on-time delivery performance

Requirements / Skills / Experience

* Proven track record as a Production Manager (or equivalent senior role) in a manufacturing environment

* Hands-on experience in metal fabrication, powder coating, joinery/cabinetry, and final assembly operations

* Experience managing fast-paced retail production, short lead-time, or high-changeover manufacturing settings

* Confident user of MRP/ERP systems, production planning software, and capacity planning tools

* Strong lean manufacturing knowledge, including continuous improvement, process optimisation, and waste reduction

* Hands-on leadership style with practical understanding of factory constraints, problem-solving, and operational excellence

* Excellent people management skills — motivating teams in a high-output, deadline-driven environment

* Full commitment to health & safety compliance, quality standards, and regulatory requirements

Why Join Us?

Join a growing business with a new manufacturing site in Wheatley, Doncaster, supported by our established logistics network across South Yorkshire and the UK. Competitive salary, performance incentives, and the exciting opportunity to build and influence a brand-new production team and operation.

How to Apply

Apply now via CV-Library with your CV and a brief note highlighting your most relevant production management experience (especially in metal fabrication, powder coating, joinery, or fast-turnaround retail manufacturing environments).

We look forward to hearing from you