Production Manager – Joinery

Fujairah Confidential; Fujairah Emirate; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fit-out company in the UAE seeks an experienced Production Manager to oversee joinery workshop operations. The ideal candidate will lead production planning, ensure quality assurance, and manage a team in a high-end fit-out environment. Applicants should have a strong technical background in joinery production with at least 5 years of managerial experience. This is an excellent opportunity to drive continuous improvement in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in joinery or woodworking production management.
• Strong technical knowledge of joinery manufacturing and fitting systems.
• Proven experience managing workshop operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the joinery workshop operations end-to-end.
• Develop production schedules based on approved drawings and plans.
• Monitor machine/equipment uptime and ensure safe functioning.

Skills

Leadership

Production management

Quality control

Communication

Technical drawing interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Wood Technology, Industrial Engineering, Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

ERP/production planning tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

The Production Manager (Joinery) will lead the joinery workshop operations end-to-end, from technical drawings through manufacturing, finishing, and installation. The role will ensure high-quality output, on-time and on-budget delivery, efficient resource utilisation, and continuous improvement within a dynamic residential, commercial and hospitality fit-out environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Control
• Develop daily/weekly production schedules including cutting lists and job orders based on approved drawings, BOQs and project plans.
• Coordinate production resources (manpower, tooling, materials) to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
• Review shop drawings, technical drawings and material specifications before execution.
• Manufacturing & Workshop Management
• Oversee workshop operations: fabrication, assembly, finishing of joinery items (doors, wardrobes, kitchens, wall panelling etc).
• Monitor machine/equipment uptime, arrange maintenance and ensure safe functioning of tools and machinery.
• Ensure raw material usage is optimised, minimise waste and control cost of production.
• Quality Assurance & Delivery
• Implement and enforce quality control procedures at every production stage; conduct inspections and track corrective actions.
• Work closely with design, procurement and site teams to ensure seamless installation and handover.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Lead, mentor and manage carpenters, machinists, polishers and workshop supervisors; set performance targets and monitor productivity.
• Conduct training on safety protocols, production standards and best practice.
• Coordination, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
• Liaise with project managers and site teams to align production with project needs and highlight any schedule or quality risk.
• Prepare production performance reports: material consumption, manpower utilisation, cost/waste metrics, delivery status.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives: introduce new processes, materials, tooling or workflows for higher efficiency and quality.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Wood Technology, Industrial Engineering, Interior Design or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in joinery or woodworking production management, ideally within UAE or GCC fit-out/interior manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of joinery manufacturing: solid wood, veneers, laminates, MDF, finishing techniques, hardware and fitting systems.
• Proven experience managing workshop operations, reading technical drawings and delivering multiple joinery/fit-out projects to high-end specifications.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills; able to prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with AutoCAD, ERP/production planning tools preferred.
• Strong focus on quality, cost control, safety and timely delivery.