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 Company
Our 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 Overview
You 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 You
We’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 Apply
If 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