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Workshop Manager — Joinery Division
JCT Contracting
Al Barsha, UAE
Full Time
Manager
Onsite
AED 15,000/month / month
1 months ago
Joinery ProductionMillworkWoodworking MachineryCNCQuality ControlProduction Planning
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About the Role
JCT Contracting seeks a Workshop Manager to establish and run a high-end joinery production facility in Dubai. The role involves overseeing production, quality, machinery, staff, and delivery scheduling for luxury residential and commercial projects.
Key Skills for This Role
Joinery ProductionMillworkWoodworking MachineryCNCQuality ControlProduction Planning
Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, and manage all workshop production to meet project deadlines
- Translate shop drawings and specifications into efficient production workflows
- Coordinate with site teams, project managers, and commercial function
- Optimize material usage and manage workshop inventory
- Uphold premium quality standards across all joinery output
- Implement and maintain quality control checks at each production stage
- Oversee setup, operation, calibration, and preventive maintenance of workshop machinery
- Recruit, train, supervise, and manage workshop staff
- Enforce HSE standards and ensure compliance with UAE safety regulations
- Provide input on material take offs, labour estimates, and production costs
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Workshop Manager / Production Manager in a joinery, millwork, or bespoke furniture environment
- Strong technical knowledge of joinery production, materials (solid timber, veneers, laminates, MDF), finishes, and fixings
- Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and technical specifications
- Hands on experience operating and maintaining woodworking machinery, including CNC
- Demonstrated team leadership and staff management experience
- Strong organizational and production planning skills
- Commitment to quality, safety, and on time delivery
Full Job Posting
About JCT Contracting
- JCT Contracting LLC is a Dubai based luxury villa fit out and renovation contractor.
- The new Joinery Division produces high end bespoke joinery and millwork for premium residential and commercial projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, and manage all workshop production to meet project deadlines.
- Translate shop drawings and specifications into efficient production workflows.
- Coordinate with site teams, project managers, and commercial function.
- Optimize material usage and manage workshop inventory.
- Uphold premium quality standards across all joinery output.
- Implement and maintain quality control checks at each production stage.
- Oversee setup, operation, calibration, and preventive maintenance of workshop machinery.
- Recruit, train, supervise, and manage workshop staff.
- Enforce HSE standards and ensure compliance with UAE safety regulations.
- Provide input on material take offs, labour estimates, and production costs.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Workshop Manager / Production Manager in joinery, millwork, or bespoke furniture.
- Strong technical knowledge of joinery production, materials, finishes, and fixings.
- Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and technical specifications.
- Hands on experience operating and maintaining woodworking machinery, including CNC.
- Demonstrated team leadership and staff management experience.
- Strong organizational and production planning skills.
- Commitment to quality, safety, and on time delivery.
Desirable
- Experience in the UAE / GCC market and with luxury residential fit out projects.
- Experience setting up or scaling a new workshop facility.
- CNC programming knowledge.
- Trade qualification or relevant technical certification in carpentry/joinery.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to build and shape a new Joinery Division from inception.
- Competitive salary package (commensurate with experience).
- A growing, ambitious contracting business with strong project pipeline.
Pay
- AED 15,000 AED 20,000 per month.
Work Location
- In person
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