Joinery Manager
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About the Role
Al Zan Carpentry Works seeks an experienced Joinery Manager to lead factory and site operations. The role involves managing production, coordinating projects, ensuring quality control, and leading teams in joinery manufacturing and interior fit-out.
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Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and supervise all factory production activities
- Ensure all joinery products are manufactured according to approved shop drawings and specifications
- Prepare and manage production schedules based on project deadlines
- Allocate manpower, machinery, and materials efficiently
- Monitor daily production progress and resolve production issues quickly
- Coordinate with Sales, Estimation, Design, Procurement, and Site teams for smooth project execution
- Review project drawings, specifications, BOQs, and production requirements before manufacturing
- Attend project meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers when required
- Monitor project timelines and ensure production and installation milestones are met
- Manage daily operations of the joinery factory, including machinery maintenance and workflow improvement
- Ensure all products meet company quality standards before leaving the factory
- Supervise carpenters, machine operators, polishers, installers, supervisors, and factory staff
Requirements
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in joinery manufacturing and interior fit out
- Minimum 3 years in a managerial or supervisory position
- Strong knowledge of custom furniture manufacturing, kitchen and wardrobe production, doors and wall paneling, retail and commercial fit out, hotel and hospitality joinery
- Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, technical drawings, BOQs, and material cutting lists
- Strong understanding of materials: MDF, Plywood, Veneer, Solid wood, Laminates, HPL, PU Painting, Veneer polishing, Hardware systems (Blum, Häfele, Hettich, etc.)
- Good understanding of woodworking machinery and factory equipment
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Excellent planning and organization skills
- Good problem solving and decision making ability
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and project reporting
- UAE experience in joinery and interior fit out (preferred)
- Valid UAE driving license is an advantage
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Job Summary
- We are looking for an experienced Joinery Manager to lead our factory and site operations.
- The ideal candidate will have strong experience in joinery manufacturing, interior fit out, production planning, project management, and team leadership.
- The Joinery Manager will be responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while maintaining efficient factory operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and supervise all factory production activities.
- Ensure all joinery products are manufactured according to approved shop drawings and specifications.
- Prepare and manage production schedules based on project deadlines.
- Allocate manpower, machinery, and materials efficiently.
- Monitor daily production progress and resolve production issues quickly.
- Ensure production targets are achieved without compromising quality.
- Coordinate with Sales, Estimation, Design, Procurement, and Site teams to ensure smooth project execution.
- Review project drawings, specifications, BOQs, and production requirements before manufacturing begins.
- Attend project meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers when required.
- Monitor project timelines and ensure all production and installation milestones are met.
- Handle project variations and coordinate any required changes with the relevant departments.
- Manage the daily operations of the joinery factory, including machinery maintenance, workflow improvement, and safety.
Requirements
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in joinery manufacturing and interior fit out.
- Minimum 3 years in a managerial or supervisory position.
- Strong knowledge of custom furniture manufacturing, kitchen and wardrobe production, reception counters, doors and wall paneling, retail and commercial fit out, hotel and hospitality joinery, and factory production processes.
- Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, technical drawings, BOQs, and material cutting lists.
- Strong understanding of MDF, Plywood, Veneer, Solid wood, Laminates, HPL, PU Painting, Veneer polishing, and hardware systems (Blum, Häfele, Hettich, etc.).
- Good understanding of woodworking machinery and factory equipment.
Skills
- Strong leadership and people management.
- Excellent planning and organization skills.
- Good problem solving and decision making ability.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and project reporting.
- Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- UAE experience in joinery and interior fit out.
- Experience managing residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, and office fit out projects.
- Knowledge of production planning and scheduling.
- Valid UAE driving license is an advantage.
Compensation
- Pay: AED 4,000.00 AED 6,000.00 per month
Work Location
- In person
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