Furniture Production Manager

Careers International; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture production company in Dubai is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the entire upholstered furniture development from estimates to delivery. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in furniture manufacturing, strong communication and organizational skills, and a passion for design. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced creative environment, ensuring high standards of production and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in furniture manufacturing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with design software.
• Strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage entire upholstered furniture development cycle from estimate to delivery.
• Ensure all frame specifications are met and oversee production schedule.
• Procure necessary materials and maintain production processes.

Skills

Furniture manufacturing experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Autodesk (AutoCAD)

Tools

Adobe

AutoCAD

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage entire upholstered furniture development cycle from estimate to concept to delivery, and generate accurate client estimates.
• Create drawings for client approval and frame order/specification.
• Ensure all frame specifications are met by outside vendors, and manage order, shipping and receipt of frames to upholstery workroom.
• Oversee production and schedule, including materials, fabrication, and information management, and coordinate final client approvals and delivery/installations.
• Ensure all documentation, including modifications to estimates, is communicated for final billing, and travel to job sites and vendors as needed.
• Oversee and manage all scheduling functions of upholstered furniture production, including procurement of materials for fabrication.
• Communicate various deadlines and status updates.
• Collaborate with management team on production planning/timelines, ensuring adherence to timelines and that production deadlines are consistently met.
• Distribute weekly action plans and regular check‑ins with the workroom team to ensure appropriate follow‑through.
• Procure all necessary production materials and supplies, including frames, foam, fiber, fabric and other supplies.
• Create and maintain a production process manual with necessary visuals included.

Cost Management

• Proactively manage department costs to ensure maximum efficiencies and minimization of errors.
• Effectively, prudently and timely order materials and supplies to ensure deadlines are met.
• Consistently explore potential new vendors to decrease production costs while maintaining the highest standard of quality.
• Oversee, general maintenance and organization of department area.

New Product Development

• Collaborate with management team on long‑term strategic product development planning for the Furniture Division.
• Assist in generating design concepts for proprietary designs.
• Assist in developing necessary internal systems to support production of the running line.

Requirements

• 4+ years of furniture manufacturing.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office; Adobe and AutoCAD a major plus.
• Positive, upbeat personality with the ability to inspire and motivate staff in a team environment.
• Strong work ethic, highly organized, detail oriented, and proactive.
• Excellent communication skills with diplomacy and high level of discretion.
• Ability to interact professionally with clients, vendors, and the production team.
• Love for a fast‑paced creative environment.
• Passion for home / furniture and the design / production process.