Late Shift Manager

Late Shift Manager (Manufacturing : Furniture Production)

Location:

Leeds, LS10, West Yorkshire :
Site based

Salary: A GBP 46,000 per annum

Hours:

Full:time, permanent

Curtis Furniture is a leading UK manufacturer of high:quality hotel bedroom furniture, supplying major hotel brands nationwide. With all manufacturing based at a single, well:organised site, we pride ourselves on quality craftsmanship, efficiency, and strong team collaboration. As part of our continued growth, we are investing in our people and processes to maintain our reputation for excellence.

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Late Shift Manager. This is a hands:on position where you will take responsibility for overseeing production during the late shift, ensuring targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules are achieved. You will play a key role in coordinating activity between the machine shop, spray shop, and dispatch, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow across the business.

• Lead, motivate, and manage the late shift production team
• Ensure production targets, quality standards, and deadlines are consistently met
• Operate and oversee machinery including beam saws, edgebanders, and CNC machines
• Plan and allocate work effectively to maximise productivity
• Coordinate workflow across machine shop, spray shop, and dispatch
• Monitor and improve operational performance, identifying efficiencies where possible
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, housekeeping, and quality control
• Support training, coaching, and development of team members
• Act as the point of contact for all late shift operations
• Provide clear communication and handover updates to day shift management

• Proven experience within a furniture manufacturing or woodworking environment
• Strong working knowledge of machinery such as Beam Saws, Edgebanders, and CNC
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team leader experienceA hands:on management style with the ability to lead by example
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Good understanding of end:to:end production processes, including finishing and dispatch
• A proactive approach with a strong work ethic and problem:solving mindset

• Competitive salary of A GBP 46,000
• Stable, full:time permanent role
• Structured working hours on a dedicated late shift
• Opportunities for progression within a growing business
• Supportive team environment and modern manufacturing facility
• Ongoing training and development

• Reporting to:
  Production Manager / Operations Manager
• Site:based role (no travel required)

If you are a motivated production professional looking to step into a key leadership role within a growing manufacturing business, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV for this Late Shift Manager role.

Curtis Furniture is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.