manager

WW WOOD PRODUCTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

WW WOOD PRODUCTS PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a seasoned General Manager to lead strategy, production, delivery, and key account development for a wood products manufacturing company.

You will drive a 3-year strategy, oversee manufacturing across workshops, and manage end-to-end supply chains from order to installation, ensuring high on-time delivery and robust gross margins. Strong regional relationships and CAD proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years’ experience in wood products, including 5+ years in general manager or factory manager roles.
• Deep knowledge of wooden doors and windows, including solid wood mortise and tenon joints, fire door filling, airtightness, sound insulation, and hardware installation.
• Understanding of furniture construction, including cabinet and wardrobe structures, hinges, drawer slides, and edge banding processes.
• Experience managing factories with 80+ employees or annual output exceeding SGD 15 million.
• Proven ability to lead diverse installation teams, including local and migrant workers.
• Established business relationships with Singaporean developers, main contractors, and chain brands.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, door schedules, and SCDF fire door standards.
• Skilled in liaising with inspection boards, architects, and quantity surveyors.
• Proficient in CAD, order splitting software, and calculating door/window formulas and lumber yield.
• Technical understanding of wood behavior, paint durability, and door gap adjustments.
• Familiarity with BCA CoreTrade, bizSAFE Star, and ISO 9001 standards.
• Basic communication skills in Mandarin, English, and Malay/Bengali to conduct meetings with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s 3-year strategy and annual operating plan to achieve SGD 20 million+ revenue and ≥12% net profit margin.
• Coordinate operations across door and window workshop, furniture workshop, paint booth, and installation team to ensure seamless workflow.
• Manage end-to- end supply chain for solid wood doors, fire doors, cabinets, wardrobes, and fixed furniture from order taking to on-site installation, achieving ≥95% on-time delivery and ≥98% first-time installation pass rates.
• Negotiate and approve projects exceeding SGD 1 million, focusing on developers, general contractors, chain hotels, and ID companies.
• Maintain key accounts for HDB, BTO, and apartment projects with a renewal rate of ≥80%.
• Review engineering quotations and accurately calculate costs for materials, labor, and wastage to meet gross profit targets: Wooden Doors ≥30%, Fire Doors ≥35%, Custom Furniture ≥32%.
• Prevent order surges by ensuring accuracy in material specifications and sizes.
• Ensure factory compliance with MOM safety regulations, SCDF fire door certification, NEA dust/paint emissions standards, and BCA renovation license requirements.
• Promote mechanization through CNC machining, edge banding machines, and automated painting lines to reduce reliance on external labor.
• Manage and develop a leadership team including factory manager, production manager, project manager, design and order breakdown supervisor, and installation supervisor.
• Establish a craftsman grading and piece-rate system to reduce turnover and attract younger skilled workers.

Skills

General management

Factory management

Wood products

CAD

Quality standards

BCA CoreTrade

bizSAFE Star

ISO 9001

Multiple languages

Project leadership

Supply chain

Tools

CAD

Order splitting software

Door/window formulas

Lumber yield

Job description

Job Summary

Lead and manage all aspects of a wood products manufacturing company, driving strategy, production, delivery, and key account development to achieve revenue and profit targets while ensuring compliance and team excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s 3-year strategy and annual operating plan to achieve SGD 20 million+ revenue and ≥12% net profit margin
• Coordinate operations across door and window workshop, furniture workshop, paint booth, and installation team to ensure seamless workflow
• Manage end-to- end supply chain for solid wood doors, fire doors, cabinets, wardrobes, and fixed furniture from order taking to on-site installation, achieving ≥95% on-time delivery and ≥98% first-time installation pass rates
• Negotiate and approve projects exceeding SGD 1 million, focusing on developers, general contractors, chain hotels, and ID companies
• Maintain key accounts for HDB, BTO, and apartment projects with a renewal rate of ≥80%
• Review engineering quotations and accurately calculate costs for materials, labor, and wastage to meet gross profit targets: Wooden Doors ≥30%, Fire Doors ≥35%, Custom Furniture ≥32%
• Prevent order surges by ensuring accuracy in material specifications and sizes
• Ensure factory compliance with MOM safety regulations, SCDF fire door certification, NEA dust/paint emissions standards, and BCA renovation license requirements
• Promote mechanization through CNC machining, edge banding machines, and automated painting lines to reduce reliance on external labor
• Manage and develop a leadership team including factory manager, production manager, project manager, design and order breakdown supervisor, and installation supervisor
• Establish a craftsman grading and piece-rate system to reduce turnover and attract younger skilled workers

Required competencies and certifications

• Over 10 years’ experience in the wood products industry, including 5+ years in general manager or factory manager roles
• Deep knowledge of wooden doors and windows, including solid wood mortise and tenon joints, fire door filling, airtightness, sound insulation, and hardware installation
• Understanding of furniture construction, including cabinet and wardrobe structures, hinges, drawer slides, and edge banding processes
• Experience managing factories with 80+ employees or annual output exceeding SGD 15 million
• Proven ability to lead diverse installation teams, including local and migrant workers
• Established business relationships with Singaporean developers, main contractors, and chain brands
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, door schedules, and SCDF fire door standards
• Skilled in liaising with inspection boards, architects, and quantity surveyors
• Proficient in CAD, order splitting software, and calculating door/window formulas and lumber yield
• Technical understanding of wood behavior, paint durability, and door gap adjustments
• Familiarity with BCA CoreTrade, bizSAFE Star, and ISO 9001 standards
• Basic communication skills in Mandarin, English, and Malay/Bengali to conduct meetings with diverse stakeholders

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Registered Installer (SCDF) license