Office Furniture Production Manager

Office Furniture Production Manager

Report to: Factory Manager Location: Booysens Reserve Job Type: Permanent

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee end-to-end production of office furniture, ensuring output meets quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Plan and manage daily/weekly production schedules and allocate labour, materials, and machinery effectively.
• Coordinate workflow across cutting, machining, assembly, upholstery, finishing, and dispatch departments.
• Maintain strict quality control standards and implement corrective actions where required.
• Manage and lead production staff, including training, performance oversight, and enforcing safety compliance.
• Monitor inventory levels, forecast material requirements, and work with procurement to prevent shortages.
• Ensure machinery is maintained and operational through preventative maintenance planning.
• Track production KPIs, prepare reports, and identify efficiency improvements to reduce waste and downtime.
• Collaborate with design, sales, procurement, and logistics to meet client specifications and deadlines.
• Oversee custom furniture projects and ensure accurate translation of client requirements into production.

Requirements:

• 5+ years experience in furniture manufacturing (office furniture highly advantageous).
• CNC machine experience is essential (setup, operation, troubleshooting).
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing production teams.
• Solid understanding of cutting, machining, assembly, upholstery, finishing, and dispatch processes.
• Ability to plan production schedules, manage materials, and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of quality control, health & safety, and machinery maintenance.

If you are a seasoned professional in furniture production and have the required skills, apply now for this exciting opportunity!