Joinery Manager
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About the Role
Al Zan Carpentry Works LLC is a Dubai-based joinery and manufacturing company established in 1989, specializing in high-quality custom woodwork, furniture production, and interior fit-out support.
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Company Description
Al Zan Carpentry Works LLC is a Dubai-based joinery and manufacturing company established in 1989, specializing in high-quality custom woodwork, furniture production, and interior fit-out support.
The company partners with interior designers, contractors, developers, and retail brands that need a reliable execution-focused joinery provider.
Its capabilities span custom furniture manufacturing, kitchen and home joinery, ironmongery, and full technical services from concept through installation.
Operating from a 10,000 sq ft facility in Al Quoz with a 40+ skilled workforce across dual shifts, Al Zan is structured to deliver at scale while maintaining strict quality standards and timelines.
In a market where delays are common, the company differentiates itself through reliability, accountability, and clean project execution.
Role Description
The Joinery Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, responsible for overseeing all joinery operations and ensuring projects are delivered on time and to specification.
The role includes managing production schedules, coordinating with project managers, designers, and contractors, and supervising workshop staff to maintain quality, safety, and efficiency.
The Joinery Manager will review technical drawings, allocate materials and resources, monitor workflow across dual shifts, and resolve operational issues quickly.
Daily tasks also involve quality control checks, updating stakeholders on project status, enforcing health and safety standards, and optimizing processes to reduce waste and improve productivity.
The Joinery Manager will support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to maintaining Al Zan’s reputation for reliable, friction-free delivery.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of joinery production, custom furniture manufacturing, and fit-out workflows, including materials, finishes, and fabrication techniques.
- Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings, shop drawings, and specifications, with the ability to translate them into clear production plans.
- Proven team leadership and people management skills, including supervising workshop staff, assigning tasks, and managing performance and training.
- Project and operations management capabilities, including scheduling, resource planning, monitoring timelines, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Sound understanding of quality control and health and safety practices in a manufacturing or joinery environment.
- Strong communication skills in English; proficiency in additional languages commonly used in the UAE workforce is an advantage.
- Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in joinery or carpentry management, preferably within a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
- Relevant technical qualification or diploma in carpentry, joinery, interior fit-out, or a related field; vocational training or trade certification is a plus.
- Familiarity with basic production software, MS Office, and digital documentation tools for tracking jobs and reporting.
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