Assistant Manager - Production (Joinery)

Job Summary

• Production Planning & Control

• Plan, organize, and control daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules aligned with project
• delivery timelines.
• Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machinery, materials, and factory capacity.
• Manage multiple high-value retail projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
• Coordinate closely with Planning, Procurement, Design, and Project teams.

• People & Department Management

• Lead and manage a workforce of 300+ employees across multiple departments including
• Joinery, Metal, CNC, Paint, Polishing, Electricals, Acrylic, Printing and Finishing Assembly
• Set departmental targets, monitor productivity, and drive performance improvements.
• Identify manpower requirements and support recruitment, training, and skill development.
• Maintain discipline, motivation, and strong shop-floor leadership culture.

• Quality Management & Luxury Standards

• Ensure all products meet approved samples, drawings, and luxury retail brand quality standards.
• Implement and monitor robust QA/QC systems at each stage of production.
• Minimize rework, rejection, and customer complaints through proactive quality control.
• Coordinate mock-ups, first-article inspections, and client approvals.

• Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, production efficiency, and
• customer satisfaction.
• Reduce turn-around time (TAT) through workflow optimization, process re-engineering, and
• elimination of non–value-added activities.
• Implement lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and best-practice methodologies across departments.
• Analyze defects, rework, and downtime; conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement
• corrective and preventive actions.
• Standardize SOPs, work instructions, and quality checkpoints to improve consistency and
• repeatability.

• Value Engineering & Technical Support

• Lead value engineering initiatives to optimize design, materials, and manufacturing processes
• without compromising luxury aesthetics and performance.
• Work closely with Design, Engineering, and Procurement teams to propose cost-effective and
• manufacturable solutions.
• Evaluate alternative materials, finishes, and construction methods to improve cost and lead
• time.

• RFI & Pre‑Contract / Project Support

• Actively participate in RFI (Request for Information) processes by providing technical
• clarifications, production feasibility inputs, and manufacturing recommendations.
• Support pre‑tender and post‑award stages with production strategies, method statements,
• mock-ups, and timelines.
• Coordinate with Project and Site teams to ensure seamless transition from factory to
• installation.

• Cost Control & Efficiency

• Control production costs, material wastage, overtime, and overheads.
• Monitor KPIs such as productivity, efficiency, yield, machine utilization, and rejection rates.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining premium quality standards.

• Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to HSE policies and safe working practices.
• Maintain machinery upkeep, housekeeping standards, and statutory compliance.
• Promote a strong safety-first culture across all departments.

• Reporting & MIS

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production, manpower, and performance reports.
• Present production status, risks, and improvement plans to senior management.
• Track and report KPIs related to quality, delivery, cost, safety, and continuous improvement.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• In-depth knowledge of luxury furniture, joinery, upholstery, metal works, and high-end finishes
• Expertise in retail fit-out project execution
• Production planning, scheduling, and control
• Continuous improvement and lean manufacturing
• Value engineering and cost optimization
• Quality management and attention to detail
• Strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Production / Industrial / Manufacturing
• Certifications in Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma / PMP are an added advantage

• High-end Joinery & Interior Fit-Out

• Retail, Hospitality, or Branded Commercial Projects

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time delivery performance
• Quality yield and rejection rate