Production Manager(Joinery)

: Production Manager (Joinery)

The Production Manager (Joinery) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all joinery production activities to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products. The role involves managing production schedules, supervising workshop personnel, optimizing resource utilization, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage daily joinery production operations to meet project deadlines and production targets.
• Develop and monitor production schedules in coordination with the project, procurement, and installation teams.
• Supervise workshop staff, including carpenters, machine operators, finishers, and supervisors.
• Ensure all joinery products are manufactured according to approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Monitor productivity, workflow efficiency, and resource utilization to optimize production performance.
• Coordinate the availability of materials, machinery, tools, and manpower for uninterrupted production.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of woodworking machinery and production equipment.
• Implement and maintain quality control procedures throughout the production process.
• Monitor production costs and minimize material waste while maintaining product quality.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental regulations within the workshop.
• Identify production issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, procurement, and installation teams to resolve technical and production-related challenges.
• Prepare production reports, performance metrics, and progress updates for senior management.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate production staff to enhance performance and skill development.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Wood Technology, Production Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Technical certification in woodworking, joinery, or manufacturing is an advantage.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of joinery manufacturing processes, woodworking techniques, and production planning.
• Experience with woodworking machinery, CNC machines, edge banders, panel saws, and related equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, shop drawings, and production specifications.
• Strong leadership, team management, and supervisory skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and production control.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and coordination skills.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety regulations.

Preferred Experience

• 7–10 years of experience in joinery or woodworking manufacturing, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or production management role.
• Experience in custom furniture, architectural joinery, interior fit-out, or modular cabinetry manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume production while maintaining quality and delivery schedules.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing workshop or factory environment with regular interaction between production, design, procurement, and project teams.
• Frequent monitoring of workshop operations and machinery.
• May require extended working hours to meet production deadlines and project delivery schedules.