CARPENTRY MANAGER

prime core engineering group pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIME CORE ENGINEERING GROUP PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Carpentry Workshop Manager to oversee daily operations, plan projects, and lead carpentry teams. You will read technical drawings, supervise production, and ensure timely delivery of residential and commercial renovations.

Role requires strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills, with hands-on carpentry work as needed. Independent work style and coordination with project teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in carpentry, furniture manufacturing or interior renovation.
• Proven experience in managing carpentry workshop operations and supervising workers.
• Strong knowledge of custom-built carpentry and furniture fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and shop drawings.
• Good knowledge of plywood, laminates, PVC finishing, furniture fittings and hardware.
• Experience operating woodworking machinery and tools.
• Strong planning, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects and meet production deadlines.
• Willing to perform hands-on carpentry work when required.
• Able to work independently and coordinate effectively with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily carpentry workshop operations, including production, fabrication, assembly and installation.
• Plan, organise and supervise carpentry works for residential and commercial renovation projects.
• Lead and manage carpentry workers, including assigning tasks, monitoring performance and ensuring productivity.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, shop drawings and project specifications.
• Conduct site measurements and ensure accurate dimensions before production.
• Oversee fabrication of kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, TV consoles, storage cabinets and other custom-built carpentry works.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure timely project completion.
• Supervise the operation and maintenance of woodworking machinery and equipment.
• Manage materials, monitor inventory and minimise wastage.
• Ensure high standards of workmanship, finishing quality and installation.
• Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors and other trades during renovation works.
• Identify and resolve technical and production issues.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations and company procedures.
• Prepare progress updates and report operational matters to management.
• Perform hands-on carpentry work when required.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Team supervision

Inventory management

Tools

Woodworking machinery

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily carpentry workshop operations, including production, fabrication, assembly and installation.
• Plan, organise and supervise carpentry works for residential and commercial renovation projects.
• Lead and manage carpentry workers, including assigning tasks, monitoring performance and ensuring productivity.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, shop drawings and project specifications.
• Conduct site measurements and ensure accurate dimensions before production.
• Oversee fabrication of kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, TV consoles, storage cabinets and other custom-built carpentry works.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure timely project completion.
• Supervise the operation and maintenance of woodworking machinery and equipment.
• Manage materials, monitor inventory and minimise wastage.
• Ensure high standards of workmanship, finishing quality and installation.
• Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors and other trades during renovation works.
• Identify and resolve technical and production issues.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations and company procedures.
• Prepare progress updates and report operational matters to management.
• Perform hands-on carpentry work when required.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in carpentry, furniture manufacturing or interior renovation.
• Proven experience in managing carpentry workshop operations and supervising workers.
• Strong technical knowledge of custom-built carpentry and furniture fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and shop drawings.
• Good knowledge of plywood, laminates, PVC finishing, furniture fittings and hardware.
• Experience operating woodworking machinery and tools.
• Strong planning, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects and meet production deadlines.
• Willing to perform hands-on carpentry work when required.
• Able to work independently and coordinate effectively with project teams.