Lead Joiner

Lead Joiner

About Us

We are ChopValue Liverpool and we are bringing the world's first circular economy franchise to the UK, Ireland and the Channel Islands, creating high-performance, sustainable designs made entirely from recycled chopsticks.

Already launched in North America and Asia, our Liverpool site will be the flagship manufacturing location for the UK, joining the likes of the Vancouver, Singapore and Las Vegas microfactories that have already been successfully opened.

What We Do

We build a network of collection partners across the North-West, collecting chopsticks from Asian restaurants and food outlet partners. Back at our microfactory, our joinery team use our proprietary process to turn this current landfill waste item into beautifully crafted, luxury products for homes, offices and businesses.

For more information and a look at some of the products we have created please visit our website at www.chopvalue.co.uk

Overall Responsibilities

We are looking for a skilled joiner with previous leadership experience, able to lead a team and scale this as the business grows. Key responsibilities;

• Co-ordinate and lead all manufacturing / joinery activities of our flagship Liverpool microfactory site including overseeing and leading the production team
• Lead the complete manufacturing process from raw, collected chopsticks, to final products
• Ensure that orders are completed in a timely and efficient manner, and to the highest of standards
• Ensure the smooth operation of all workstations involved in the manufacturing and finishing process
• Make sure that the factory has all the necessary tools, equipment and components to function at its highest possible efficiency

N.B. There is an opportunity for this role to grow as the business grows, firstly leading the Liverpool site to success, but with the potential to support the complete UK operation in the future, overseeing multiple microfactories in a position of senior management.

General Production Planning

• Support the initial set up of the site and oversee machinery installations and set up
• Support the Company Directors with recruiting the production team
• Set daily production goals and track the productivity of each stage of the process, from material preparation to finished product
• Maintain machinery and equipment as required
• Supervise the production team to work safely in accordance with legal and internal guidelines.
• Grasp a full awareness of all the ins and outs of production flow, including each stage of the manufacturing process
• Ensure best shop practices are being met, including quality control, health and safety, cleanliness, general tidiness, and organisation of facility
• Take a level of site ownership for the production facility alongside the General Manager
• Supervise employee expectations in requirements like attendance, performance and competency

Woodworking

• Translate the product schematics and drawings into daily tasks for the woodworking team based on both demand and capacity
• Plan out and assign daily tasks to the woodworking team to ensure that custom manufacturing orders are completed on time
• Operate efficiently with a focus on eliminating waste, improving processes and boosting operational excellence

Qualifications & Requirements

• Qualification or equivalent demonstrated experience in joinery, fine woodworking/cabinet making
• Practical experience as a production / joinery workshop manager, foreman, team leader or supervisor for at least 5 years
• Experience in CNC machining and setting out is desirable
• Demonstrate key leadership competencies by driving team performance and results, aligned to company strategy
• You will be an excellent people manager capable of developing, mentoring and coaching staff to ensure they have the skills and motivation to perform all duties to the highest of standards.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Team player with strong listening skills; actively participates to create and deliver on team goals.
• IT Literacy

Salary

Based on experience - up to £40,000

Employment Type

Full-time, starting with a 3-month probationary period

Training will be given on certain aspects of our process

Opportunity for advancement within the company

More About Us

ChopValue’s pioneering manufacturing process gives bamboo chopsticks a second life by transforming this urban waste item into beautiful, functional design products. Just as there is diversity in the types of chopsticks we collect, there is diversity in our design, production, and engineering teams. Our commonality lies in our authenticity, curiosity, and dedication to what we feel is a worthwhile endeavour, not just personally but also environmentally and socially. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share those qualities and can overcome whatever challenges they may encounter using reason, problem-solving skills, and teamwork. With the right people on our team, our impact can be massive!

At the end of 2022, we have recycled nearly 94 million chopsticks and stored nearly 130,000kg’s of carbon!

How to Get in Touch

If you would like to join a progressive and positive workplace, please send your Curriculum Vitae and covering letter to us, to let us know how your interests and experience align with ChopValue’s sustainability mission and company values.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Liverpool, L24 9AE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Joinery: 5 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: CVLPLCIC1
Expected start date: 06/03/2023