Factory Manager

• Take overall responsibility for factory operations and performance across all active projects. • Develop and monitor production plans based on project priorities, approved schedules and required delivery dates. • Ensure effective utilization of manpower, machinery, materials and factory capacity. • Monitor project progress and proactively address delays, production bottlenecks and resource constraints. • Coordinate Technical, Production, Procurement, Stores, QA/QC, Logistics and Installation activities. • Ensure shop drawings, technical information and material requirements are available before production. • Monitor project costs, material consumption, labour productivity, wastage, rework and other factors affecting profitability. • Ensure variations, additional works and changes are properly identified and communicated for commercial evaluation before execution. • Maintain strong control over quality throughout manufacturing, delivery and installation. • Ensure materials and long-lead items are planned and procured according to production requirements. • Oversee logistics, delivery and installation activities and coordinate priorities with project/site teams. • Maintain full visibility over the commercial and operational status of all factory projects. • Develop recovery plans for delayed or underperforming projects and ensure implementation. • Lead factory managers, engineers, supervisors and production teams, establishing clear responsibilities and performance expectations. • Establish and monitor factory KPIs covering productivity, capacity, delivery, quality, wastage, cost and project performance. • Ensure compliance with company HSE requirements and maintain a safe and organized factory environment. • Provide Management with accurate and timely reports on production, project status, costs, risks, delays and corrective actions. • Drive continuous improvement in factory productivity, operational efficiency, quality and profitability. • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Architecture, Interior Design or a related field. • Minimum 10 years' experience in joinery, furniture manufacturing or interior fit-out. • Minimum 5 years in a Factory Manager / Operations Manager or equivalent leadership role . • Strong UAE/GCC joinery manufacturing experience preferred. • Proven experience managing a complete joinery factory operation and multiple concurrent projects. • Strong knowledge of joinery manufacturing, machinery, materials, shop drawings, production planning and installation. • Strong commercial understanding of project costing, budgets, margins, wastage, variations and claims. • Proven ability to manage large production teams and improve productivity and operational performance. • Strong leadership, planning, problem-solving and decision-making skills. • Good ERP, Excel and management reporting capabilities.