Note: This is based at Bush, Riverstown, Dundalk, Co. Louth.
Sheelan Kitchens Ltd is an established family run business operating over 38 years, designing, manufacturing, and fitting kitchens, wardrobes and custom pieces for both home owners and contractors alike.
We are currently seeking for an experienced office based Production Manager to join our growing team. This is a new role within the company, required due to continued growth. Projects ranging from Bespoke High End Kitchens, to commerical & contract developments of up to 200+ houses.
Role Description:
This role is focused on approving plans from design team for production, reviewing all aspects to include the breakdown & ordering of materials/components. Overseeing the manufacturing & installation of each project, ensuring completion to the highest standard as per agreed date.
This is a broad role, with aspects to include:
- Working with designers, advising & pushing the boundary of limitations & design.
- Reviewing designs, checking for possible constraints, studying materials & manufacturing methods required, thus approving for production.
- Studying production drawings, and breaking down components required. Reviewing service works required by other trades (Plumbers, electricians etc).
- Ordering all materials & components required. At times this may involve sourcing new suppliers for particular materials.
- Providing installation dates to sales & design team, gauged from manufacturing processes required.
- Working alongside workshop foreman to ensure schedules & quality commitments are met.
Other aspects may include:
- Building a strong supplier base through a robust review of existing supplier performance and new supplier proposals
- Identifying new design & manufacturing trends within the industry
- Lead negotiations with key suppliers and ensure price is competitive and profitable
- Purchasing of required materials & supplies, as required per stock level & per job basis
- Intense emphasis on the overall efficiency of the role, including implementing continuous improvements & software/systems where required.
Skills required
- Extensive knowledge of the kitchen/cabinetry/fitted furniture/joinery industry is required, to ensure accuracy & the ability to break down all components for manufacturing.
- Proven track record in similar role, working within the kitchen/joinery industry.
- Competence and experience using Microsoft Office & some drawing programs. We are currently using Articad & CabinetVision.
- High organisational skills including working to deadlines, with great attention to detail
- Carry good communication skills & have pleasant manner towards clients, suppliers & colleagues
- Be punctual, presentable & reliable
- Carry good problem-solving skills & providing solutions on areas for continuous improvement
Why apply?
- This is a senior role with a high level of responsibility, making a real difference, and as such can be very rewarding. This is a rare position, full of potential for the right individual to grow & further their career.
- Salary is competitive & dependant on experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £43,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newry BT34: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Kitchen/Joinery: 5 years (required)
Language:
- Fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Full Drivers Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
