Factory Manager -Wood Fabrication & Joinery - KSA Job Jeddah area,Saudi Arabia,Manufacturing / Production

Position: Factory Manager -Wood Fabrication & Joinery - KSA at Digital HR Consultancy

Factory Manager – Wood Fabrication & Joinery (KSA)

Apply for this full‑time on‑site position located in جدة, S02, SA. The Factory Manager leads and oversees all production operations within a large‑scale wooden fabrication facility specializing in fit‑outs, joinery, carpentry, retail fixtures, hospitality interiors, event structures, and exhibition stands.

Position Overview

The Factory Manager is responsible for ensuring efficient production planning, on‑time delivery, quality control, cost optimization and safe working conditions while driving continuous improvement across machines, manpower and materials.

Key

Roles & Responsibilities

Production Management & Planning

Develop and oversee daily/weekly/monthly production schedules aligned with project timelines and client delivery requirements.
Allocate manpower, machine load and materials across carpentry, CNC, laser cutting, painting and assembly sections.
Ensure workflows follow approved technical drawings, cutting lists and shop drawings.
Monitor daily progress, identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.

Factory Operations Leadership

Manage all factory departments: carpentry, CNC machining, painting/finishing, assembly, packaging and dispatch.
Lead and supervise a workforce of skilled technicians, carpenters, foremen and machine operators.
Establish KPIs and track performance; ensure machinery readiness and minimize downtime through preventive maintenance.

Quality Control & Standards

Ensure all produced items meet design specifications, joinery standards and client quality expectations.
Implement quality inspection checkpoints across key stages (raw material cutting → assembly → finish → final QA).
Reduce rework ratio through root‑cause analysis and cross‑team accountability.
Review materials and finishing types to ensure durability, precision and correct application.

Project Coordination & Technical Oversight

Collaborate with Account Managers, Designers and Draftsmen/Technical team to review drawings and feasibility.
Provide technical guidance on joinery details, material options, hardware selection, fabrication methods and installation requirements.
Ensure all materials and production requirements are ready according to the project pipeline.
Attend coordination meetings and provide accurate factory progress reports.

Cost Control & Resource Optimization

Optimize labor utilization, machine usage and material consumption; reduce wastage.
Control factory overhead costs and ensure budgets are met.
Analyze production cost variances and propose improvements.
Lead implementation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.

Health, Safety & Compliance

Maintain a safe working environment and comply with local safety regulations.
Conduct safety audits, toolbox talks and risk assessments for all factory activities.
Ensure proper storage of chemicals, safe machine operation and PPE usage.

Team Management & Development

Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate production staff and foremen.
Build a strong, disciplined and motivated production culture with accountability and teamwork.
Identify skills gaps and arrange training programs (CNC, carpentry, finishing etc.).

Reporting & Systems Management

Generate daily/weekly production reports, including performance, delays and material status.
Work closely with the ERP/production management system to update job orders, material consumption and output tracking.
Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure timely procurement.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Management, Interior Architecture or related field (preferred).

• Technical Diploma in Carpentry/Joinery or Wood Technology is an advantage.
Experience

• Minimum 8–12 years in wood fabrication, joinery manufacturing or interior fit‑out production.

• At least 5 years in a Factory Manager, Production Manager or Senior Supervisor role in a joinery/furniture/fit‑out workshop.

• Proven experience producing hotel fit‑outs, restaurant and café interiors, retail shop fixtures and displays, event structures and exhibition stands, large‑scale carpentry and custom furniture.

• Strong background with…