Job Description

Skirting 4 U are a leading manufacturer and supplier of custom-made skirting boards, architrave and other interior mouldings. All our products are manufactured to order and delivered UK wide.

Skirting 4 U aims to become the UK's primary skirting supplier by making the ordering, production and delivery processes as seamless and hassle free as possible, for a recognizably more convenient, superior customer experience.

We're looking for a motivated, proactive leader to oversee the day-to-day production in our busy factory ensuring every customer order is completed efficiently, on time, to specification, and to the highest quality standards.

You'll be the person who keeps everything (and everyone) moving in the right direction, balancing deadlines, priorities, people, and performance in a fast-paced environment.

This role suits someone who enjoys solving problems, thrives under pressure, and knows how to bring out the best in a diverse team.

What you'll be doing:

Ensuring all customer orders are produced on time and to the required quality standards Planning production according to a dynamic schedule, deploying labour efficiently, and adapting quickly to express 24-hour orders and changing priorities Overseeing supervisors and operatives, maintaining high morale and performance levels Collaborating with the Customer Experience Manager to keep customer needs at the heart of production Managing recruitment, performance reviews, and team development with HR support Monitoring and improving production KPIs, reporting directly to the Operations Manager Championing health and safety across the factory and ensuring ongoing compliance Being available outside of core hours to support with operational challenges (to be discussed at interview) Organising and delivering training for production operatives and supervisors

What We're Looking For

Minimum 2 years' experience in a production or FMCG Proven experience managing teams with a variety of personalities and skill levels A calm, level-headed leader who performs well under pressure and adapts to change A strong communicator who can build rapport, handle difficult conversations, and motivate others Someone who sets and maintains high standards A good understanding of health and safety in a production setting Basic knowledge of Quality Management Systems and Lean Manufacturing (advantageous)

What You'll Get From Us

The chance to make a real impact in a growing company with big ambitions A supportive team culture with open communication and space for your ideas Clear opportunities for progression and development
If you're ready to lead from the front solving problems, rallying people, and making things happen we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 34,000.00-38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Walsall WS9 8SW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Production Scheduling: 2 years (preferred) Production Management: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person