Workshop Manager - Verus Recruitment Partners : Job Details

Workshop Manager (Stone & Porcelain)  

Location: Melton Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per year (DOE)Contract: Full-time, permanent. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM  Verus Recruitment is thrilled to partner with a rapidly growing, well-known in-house retailer in the Loughborough area to present this exciting opportunity for a Stone & Porcelain Workshop Manager. If you’re an experienced leader in manufacturing or production, with a passion for quality and operational excellence, we want to hear from you!About the CompanyOur client operates in the materials sector, delivering exceptional service to prestigious clients. With a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and efficiency, the business continues to grow, offering significant opportunities for professional development and impact. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the timely production of bespoke orders and leading the company’s samples division.Role OverviewYou will oversee the daily operations of the Stone & Porcelain Workshop, managing the rework and finishing of porcelain and natural stone tiles. This includes cutting, polishing, and edge finishing using factory machinery and tools. With a hands-on, people-focused approach, you’ll lead a team of operatives, ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and quality while identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.Key Responsibilities

• Leadership: Inspire and manage a dedicated team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Health & Safety: Maintain rigorous health and safety standards, embedding a culture of safety awareness.
• Operational Excellence: Plan and schedule production, ensuring orders and samples are completed to specification and on time.
• KPI Development: Support the development and evolution of performance metrics to drive efficiency and maintain high standards.
• MRP/ERP Systems: Leverage systems to optimize production and ensure seamless operational processes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales and samples teams to align priorities and workflows.
• Machinery Maintenance: Oversee maintenance schedules and ensure proper record-keeping.
• Process Improvement: Drive standardisation and efficiency within the workshop, identifying and implementing procedural enhancements.
• General Site Management: Share responsibility for overall site operations with the Samples Team Manager.

About YouWe’re looking for a proactive, hands-on leader with strong technical expertise and a commitment to excellence.Essential Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years of experience as a Workshop/Production Supervisor or Manager in a manufacturing environment.
• Background in engineering, manufacturing, or production.
• Experience managing teams of 5+ employees.
• Familiarity with stone fabrication or heavy machinery operations.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• IT proficiency, including MRP/ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Commutable to Melton Warehouse five days per week.
• A mindset geared toward continuous improvement and innovation.

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience with MRP/ERP system implementations.

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Benefits: Bonus scheme, holidays, pension contributions, and additional company perks.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday days, offering work-life balance.
• Growth: Join a dynamic company with opportunities for career progression and personal development.

How to ApplyIf you’re a motivated leader ready to make a significant impact in a growing business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to lead this innovative workshop and play a vital role in shaping its future success.Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.Keywords: Stone, Porcelain, Workshop Manager, MRP, ERP, Production supervisor,  rework, Melton, Leicestershire