Upholstery Production Lead for Iconic UAE Projects

Alec Fitout; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

The chance to contribute to UAE iconic

Collaborative, supportive environment

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

ALEC Fitout in the UAE seeks a seasoned Production Manager - Upholstery to lead day-to-day operations of the upholstery section, ensuring high-quality furniture delivery to timeline and specifications. You will supervise upholstery labour, coordinate with joinery and procurement, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency across cutting, sewing, foam prep, upholstery, and finishing.

The role requires extensive experience in hospitality, residential, or commercial projects, strong planning, and

Qualifications

• 12+ years of upholstery production experience, including at least 3 years supervising teams.
• Experience producing bespoke, high-quality furniture for hospitality, residential, or commercial projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel for production tracking and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Translate the production programme into daily and weekly work plans; allocate tasks based on priorities and capacity.
• Monitor progress across cutting, sewing, foam preparation, upholstery, and finishing.
• Coordinate with joinery and other sections to ensure components are available and resolve constraints.
• Review drawings, specifications, and samples before production; support prototypes and mock-ups.
• Guide the team on upholstery techniques, fabric/leather handling, foam selection, stitching, and finishing.
• Carry out in-process quality checks; ensure items meet workmanship and dimensional standards.
• Supervise the upholstery team; monitor output, attendance, and adjust allocations; provide coaching.
• Monitor usage of fabric, leather, foam, and consumables to minimise waste.
• Ensure tools/machinery are properly used and maintained; report shortages or faults.
• Enforce safe working practices for cutting, sewing, pneumatic tools, adhesives, and handling of materials.
• Maintain records of output, manpower, material usage, rework; report progress and risks.

Skills

Production planning

Team supervision

Communication

Coaching

Quality control

Education

Diploma or technical qualification in upholstery/furniture

Job description

ALEC Fitout in the UAE seeks a seasoned Production Manager - Upholstery to lead day-to-day operations of the upholstery section, ensuring high-quality furniture delivery to timeline and specifications. You will supervise upholstery labour, coordinate with joinery and procurement, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency across cutting, sewing, foam prep, upholstery, and finishing.

The role requires extensive experience in hospitality, residential, or commercial projects, strong planning, and