BRIEF DESCRIPTION
The Site Manager is responsible for the overall management, planning, coordination, and control of manufacturing and warehouse operations at a designated site in Lisburn. The role ensures the efficient production and dispatch of goods, meeting agreed standards for quality, quantity, cost, and delivery times while maintaining a safe and productive working environment.
Working hours: Monday - Thursday 8am to 5pm, Friday 8am to 12.45pm (38.75 hours per week)
Location: Lisburn, BT28 2FL
*This role is office based at Decora Lisburn.
ABOUT US
Established in 1979, Decora is a family owned Company creating innovative window covering solutions for the window blind trade. Decora manufacture and distribute a wide range of blind types and components and provide wholesale and made to measure solutions.
Decora has grown exponentially into a well-recognised and trusted Company winning numerous awards over the years including the Business Growth Award at the Lisburn Business Awards and being recognised within the Top 1000 to inspire Britain as one of UK's most dynamic companies.
Decora take pride in designing, creating, engineering, manufacturing and distributing their own products and services. Nurturing consumer demands to deliver products which embrace their needs and add a personal Decora touch to create blind collections that are unique and individual. Their multiple brands deliver an array of products, each exuding a passion to provide quality collections with desirable aesthetics.
The Decora team is made up of over 800 employees who operate across premises in Lisburn (NI), Huddersfield (England) and Birmingham (England). Decora strategy is central to meeting the demands of their customers and they focus their efforts on building strong supplier and customer relationships.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee production operations, ensuring products are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- Develop and implement production plans and schedules tailored to the needs of the site, optimising efficiency and capacity utilisation.
- Monitor production KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) across the site and take corrective actions to address any deviations from targets.
- Collaborate with the Quality Team to maintain high product standards and promptly resolve quality issues.
- Oversee warehouse operations at the site, including receiving, storage, inventory management, and order fulfilment.
- Implement and maintain efficient warehouse processes to ensure timely and accurate order processing, stock control, and inventory.
- Optimise warehouse layouts and storage practices to maximise space utilisation and streamline material handling.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe working environment for all staff across the site.
- Develop and maintain effective reporting systems and keep the Senior Operations Manager updated on daily/ weekly developments.
- Provide strong leadership to teams.
- Manage, train, and develop teams, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Drive positive people management adhering to company policy and procedure.
- Conduct regular performance assessments with Operations Supervisors, set individual and team objectives, and provide feedback to support staff development and retention.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement lean manufacturing and warehousing principles to enhance operational efficiency.
- Lead and participate in cross-site projects aimed at improving production processes, reducing waste, and increasing overall productivity.
- Work with the Senior Operations Manager in adhering to budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources while maintaining quality and efficiency.
- Monitor the maintenance of production equipment and warehouse facilities at the site to minimise downtime and ensure operational readiness.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties / projects which may be required from time to time.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- A minimum of 3 years’ recent, relevant management experience in a busy fast-moving operations industry
- Experience in driving accuracy and efficiency within an operations environment
- Experience of managing teams within tight quality and efficiency parameters
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages and WMS
- Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and implementing safe working practices
- Experience of managing employee relations
- Experience of training/ developing staff
- Ability to make decisions and use initiative
- Ability to implement, and ensure compliance with, Company policy and procedures
- Full clean UK driving licence with access to own vehicle
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge/application of business improvement techniques
- Experience of Quality Systems
- Effective report writing skills
WHAT WE OFFER
- Enhanced annual leave with additional for long service
- Long service awards
- Paid medical appointment allowance
- Health Shield benefit upon 6 months service
- Discount on company products- up to 50%
- Leisure corporate discounts
- Employee referral scheme
- Life assurance upon one years service
- Employee assistance programme upon one years service
- Employee recognition schemes
- On-site parking
TO APPLY
Please forward your CV and covering letter, which should demonstrate how the above criteria are met, through the 'Apply Now' button below.
Closing date: Friday, 31st July 2026.
*Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK.
Decora is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to supporting an inclusive workplace. Should applicants require adjustments during the application and/ or interview process please reach out to our Recruitment Team via phone or email.
Recruitment agencies please note: Where recruitment agency assistance is required our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles will not be accepted for this role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lisburn BT28 2FL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Operations management: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
