Workshop Manager (Furniture Production)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to lead all production activities in our furniture manufacturing facility. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating and controlling workshop operations to ensure quality, efficiency, safety and on‑time delivery of wooden furniture orders.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily production for wooden furniture, covering cutting, joinery, assembly, sanding, finishing and upholstery.
• Ensure production targets, lead times and quality standards are consistently met.
• Supervise, train and allocate tasks to carpenters, machine operators, sprayers, upholsterers and workshop assistants.
• Maintain discipline, morale and productivity within the workshop.
• Conduct in‑process and final quality checks, address defects and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor stock levels of timber, hardware, upholstery, adhesives and finishes; coordinate with procurement for timely supply.
• Oversee maintenance and safe operation of woodworking machines such as table saws, planers, sanders and spray booths.
• Enforce safety policies, PPE use and housekeeping standards; ensure compliance with labour and occupational health regulations.
• Report production output, downtime and issues to management; liaise with Sales, Design, Procurement and Installation teams.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Wood Technology, Carpentry, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in furniture manufacturing, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of wood types, joinery methods, finishing processes and upholstery.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings and cut lists.
• Hands‑on experience with woodworking machinery and workshop management.

Required skills

• Woodworking machinery operation (table saws, planers, sanders, spray booth).
• Technical drawing interpretation.
• Cut list reading.
• Knowledge of wood types, joinery techniques, finishing processes and upholstery.