Head of Joinery
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About the Role
A leading luxury developer in Dubai seeks a Head of Joinery to establish and lead a new in-house joinery and millwork division. The role involves strategic, operational, and commercial leadership, including factory setup, procurement, and team building.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and lead the company's in house joinery and millwork division
- Establish manufacturing, production and operational strategies
- Advise on factory setup, machinery investment and production capabilities
- Oversee procurement and sourcing of raw materials, finishes, hardware and specialist products
- Drive commercial performance, budgeting and profitability
- Lead production, quality control, logistics and installation functions
- Build and mentor a high performing technical and operational team
- Collaborate with development, design, procurement and construction teams across major projects
- Implement best practice manufacturing processes and quality standards
- Support long term business planning and growth strategies
Requirements
- 20+ years' experience within joinery, millwork or specialist manufacturing
- Proven experience leading large scale joinery operations within the UAE or wider GCC
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, machinery, factory operations and production planning
- Experience delivering luxury residential, hospitality and/or retail projects
- Demonstrated commercial acumen, including procurement, budgeting and operational management
- Experience establishing, scaling or transforming manufacturing operations is highly desirable
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Fluent English communication skills
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Overview
- A leading luxury developer in the UAE is seeking an exceptional Head of Joinery to establish and lead a new in house joinery and millwork division.
- This is a rare opportunity to build a business unit from the ground up, taking ownership of strategic, operational, technical and commercial direction.
- Reporting directly to the CEO, you will play a key role in shaping the future delivery model of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and lead the company's in house joinery and millwork division.
- Establish manufacturing, production and operational strategies.
- Advise on factory setup, machinery investment and production capabilities.
- Oversee procurement and sourcing of raw materials, finishes, hardware and specialist products.
- Drive commercial performance, budgeting and profitability.
- Lead production, quality control, logistics and installation functions.
- Build and mentor a high performing technical and operational team.
- Collaborate with development, design, procurement and construction teams across major projects.
- Implement best practice manufacturing processes and quality standards.
- Support long term business planning and growth strategies.
Requirements
- 20+ years' experience within joinery, millwork or specialist manufacturing.
- Proven experience leading large scale joinery operations within the UAE or wider GCC.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, machinery, factory operations and production planning.
- Experience delivering luxury residential, hospitality and/or retail projects.
- Demonstrated commercial acumen, including procurement, budgeting and operational management.
- Experience establishing, scaling or transforming manufacturing operations is highly desirable.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent English communication skills.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to establish and lead a new business division for one of the UAE's most recognised luxury developers.
- Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision making.
- High profile luxury developments across residential, hospitality and retail sectors.
- Significant autonomy and influence over the growth and direction of the business.
- Executive level salary and benefits package.
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