JOINERY FACTORY SUPERVISOR

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking a Joinery Factory Supervisor to oversee daily production in its UAE joinery facility. You will ensure operations run efficiently, safely, and in line with drawings, specifications and project schedules.

You will lead carpenters, machine operators and helpers, coordinate with multiple departments, and maintain production plans to meet deadlines while upholding quality standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Technical Certificate in Carpentry, Wood Technology, Manufacturing, Construction, or related field.
• Additional certifications in Production Management, HSE, or Quality Control are advantageous.
• Minimum 4 years of joinery manufacturing experience in UAE.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily joinery manufacturing activities.
• Ensure production targets are achieved as per approved schedules.
• Monitor workflow across cutting, assembly, veneering, polishing, finishing and packing sections.
• Allocate manpower to optimize productivity.
• Ensure all work is executed according to approved shop drawings and project specifications.
• Monitor production progress and report delays or bottlenecks to management.
• Lead and supervise carpenters, machine operators, polishers, helpers and other factory personnel.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and work allocation meetings.
• Monitor employee attendance, productivity, overtime and performance.
• Identify training requirements and improve workforce skills.
• Ensure discipline and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain safe, clean and organized working environment.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, Design Team and Procurement Department.
• Prepare and maintain production schedules and progress reports.

Skills

Joinery processes knowledge

Read shop drawings

Production scheduling

Quality inspection

Materials estimation

Inventory management

MS Office reporting

Education

Diploma/Technical Certificate in Carpentry or related field

Certifications in Production Management / HSE / Quality Control (advantage)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Joinery Factory Supervisor is responsible for supervising daily production activities within the joinery factory ensuring that manufacturing operations are executed efficiently, safely and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards and project schedules. The role involves overseeing manpower, machinery, material utilization, production planning and coordination with multiple departments to ensure timely completion of joinery projects.

Key Responsibilities

Production Supervision

• Supervise and coordinate daily joinery manufacturing activities
• Ensure production targets are achieved as per approved schedules
• Monitor workflow across cutting, assembly, veneering, polishing, finishing and packing sections
• Allocate manpower effectively to optimize productivity
• Ensure all works are executed according to approved shop drawings and project specifications
• Monitor production progress and report delays or bottlenecks to management

Workforce Management

• Lead and supervise carpenters, machine operators, polishers, helpers and other factory personnel
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and work allocation meetings
• Monitor employee attendance, productivity, overtime and performance
• Identify training requirements and improve workforce skills
• Ensure discipline and compliance with company policies and procedures

Quality Control

• Ensure products comply with approved quality standards and client requirements
• Conduct regular inspections throughout the production process
• Coordinate corrective actions for quality issues and non-conformities
• Ensure proper handling and storage of materials and finished products
• Minimize rework and material wastage through proactive monitoring

Production Planning Coordination

• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, Design Team and Procurement Department
• Review production requirements and prioritize activities based on project deadlines
• Monitor material availability and coordinate procurement requirements
• Ensure smooth workflow between factory and site installation teams
• Prepare and maintain production schedules and progress reports

Machine Equipment Management

• Monitor utilization and condition of factory machinery and equipment
• Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are followed
• Report equipment breakdowns and coordinate repairs
• Ensure safe operation of woodworking machines and tools

Health Safety Housekeeping

• Enforce safety regulations and company HSE policies
• Ensure employees use appropriate PPE at all times
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized working environment
• Report accidents, incidents and near misses immediately
• Conduct regular safety inspections within the factory

Material Control

• Monitor material consumption and reduce wastage
• Verify receipt and issuance of materials from suppliers

Documentation Reporting

• Maintain daily production records and manpower reports
• Prepare production status updates for management review
• Record quality inspections, material usage and machine maintenance activities
• Assist in preparing productivity and performance reports
• Monitor project production milestones and report variances

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production target achievement
• On-time project deliveries
• Quality compliance rate
• Reduction in rework and material wastage
• Machine utilization efficiency
• Workforce productivity
• Safety compliance and incident reduction
• Customer and project team satisfaction

Qualifications

• Diploma or Technical Certificate in Carpentry, Wood Technology, Manufacturing, Construction, or related field
• Additional certifications in Production Management, HSE, or Quality Control are advantageous

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience in joinery manufacturing in UAE

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of joinery manufacturing processes
• Ability to read shop drawings and technical specifications
• Understanding of woodworking machinery and equipment
• Production scheduling and workforce planning
• Quality inspection and defect control
• Material estimation and inventory management
• MS Office applications and reporting skills

Working Conditions

• Full-time factory-based position
• Frequent interaction with project teams, procurement personnel, suppliers, and site supervisors
• May require extended working hours to meet project deadlines and production targets