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Job summary
A leading carpentry business in Singapore is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee operations. Responsibilities include managing workshop activities, ensuring project execution, and developing budgets. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in furniture manufacturing and strong leadership skills. The role offers opportunities for strategic planning and team leadership with a focus on quality and safety standards.
Qualifications
- Proven experience (minimum 5–8 years) in carpentry, joinery, or furniture manufacturing.
- At least 3 years in a managerial role.
- Familiarity with Singapore’s building and construction industry is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage day-to-day carpentry workshop operations.
- Coordinate with project teams, contractors, designers, and clients.
- Develop and manage budgets, cost controls, and profitability targets.
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We are seeking a results-driven and experienced General Manager to oversee the entire operations of our carpentry business. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, technical knowledge of woodworking processes, and a passion for delivering high standards in project execution, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Lead and manage day-to-day carpentry workshop operations, including production scheduling, material planning, and quality control.
- Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet client specifications.
- Monitor and optimize workflow, manpower allocation, and machinery utilization.
- Coordinate with project teams, contractors, designers, and clients to ensure smooth execution of carpentry works.
- Review technical drawings and site requirements to plan production timelines.
- Resolve operational or technical issues that arise during production or installation.
- Develop and manage budgets, cost controls, and profitability targets.
- Oversee procurement and inventory management of raw materials and supplies.
- Identify business growth opportunities and lead strategic planning initiatives.
- Supervise and motivate workshop supervisors, foremen, carpenters, and support staff.
- Ensure proper training, safety practices, and performance evaluations are in place.
- Build a strong, quality-focused, and safety-conscious work culture.
- Ensure all operations comply with regulatory standards, including workplace safety (WSH) and environmental requirements.
- Maintain ISO/QA/QC standards where applicable.
- Proven experience (minimum 5–8 years) in carpentry, joinery, or furniture manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
- Strong knowledge of woodworking machinery, production flow, and technical drawings.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with Singapore’s building and construction industry is a plus.
- Diploma or Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of AutoCAD or woodworking ERP software is an advantage.
- Based at the production site/workshop with occasional site visits.
- 5.5-day work week or as required by project timelines.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.