Factory Supervisor

Job Title: Factory Supervisor - Joinery

Location: Gillingham, Kent

Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 (DOE) + Bonus + Overtime

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm

Must Have Experience

We are specifically looking for candidates with hands-on joinery, furniture manufacturing, or woodworking production experience at a supervisory or senior level.

If you do not have this background, this role will not be suitable.

About Us

London Fire Solutions is a specialist in passive fire protection, manufacturing and installing fire-rated doors and joinery products across the UK.

Due to continued growth and a strong order book, we are now looking for a Senior Factory Supervisor to help lead our production team and maintain high standards across manufacturing.

The Role

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who has progressed through joinery or furniture production and is confident managing a shop floor.

You will work closely with the Production Manager but take real ownership of day-to-day factory operations, ensuring output, quality, and team performance are delivered consistently.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production within a joinery/manufacturing environment
• Ensure jobs are completed on time and to specification
• Lead and coordinate factory operatives on the shop floor
• Maintain efficient workflow and production output
• Carry out quality control checks on finished products
• Support and develop team members through regular 1-2-1s
• Troubleshoot production issues and improve processes
• Maintain a safe, organised, and professional workshop environment

What We're Looking For

• Proven supervisory experience in joinery, furniture manufacturing, or woodworking
• Strong hands-on background operating workshop machinery
• Experience with CNC machinery or automated equipment is advantageous
• Ability to lead from the front in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong understanding of quality standards and production workflows
• Reliable, detail-focused, and highly organised

What You'll Get

• £37,000 - £40,000 salary (depending on experience)
• Bonus and overtime opportunities
• 20 days holiday plus birthday off (increasing with service)
• On-site parking and company uniform
• Cycle to Work scheme and Death in Service benefit
• Long-term, stable workload
• Ongoing training and clear progression opportunities

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity for an experienced joinery or furniture professional to step into a senior-level supervisory role within a growing, well-established company.

You will play a key role in maintaining standards, improving production, and leading a team in a business where your experience is valued.

Apply Now

If you have the joinery or furniture manufacturing experience required and are looking to progress into a senior role, apply today.

Other skill sets include. Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Factory Supervisor, Workshop Supervisor, Shop Floor Supervisor, Production Team Leader, Manufacturing Team Leader.