About the position
Our client based in Airport City, Cape Town is seeking an Woodworking Facility Manager to join their team. As Facility Manager, you will be responsible for managing daily operations, ensuring production runs efficiently, machine efficiency, and to the highest quality standards. You will lead a skilled team of artisans and production staff while maintaining strict timelines, cost controls, and workflow efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all woodworking, from raw material processing to finished product assembly.
- Manage production schedules, workflow planning, and resource allocation.
- Ensure quality control standards are met for all loungers, and custom wood products.
- Implement and maintain health & safety procedures within the facility.
- Train, mentor, and lead production staff to achieve peak performance.
- Monitor and manage stock levels, hardware, and consumables.
- Liaise with senior management on production targets, timelines, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify and resolve production bottlenecks to improve efficiency.
Requirements:
- Proven experience managing a woodworking or manufacturing facility.
- Strong knowledge of hardwoods, joinery, finishing techniques
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and production plans.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding production machinery maintenance and workflow optimization.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with management and staff.
- Background in furniture manufacturing or related wood/metal industries is highly desirable.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Desired Skills:
- facility manager" OR "production manage
- woodworking OR "wood manufacturing
- furniture manufacturing" OR "wood industry
