Production Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026. Hire Resolve scores B on the Alion truth index.
Are you an experienced Production Manager looking for a career-defining move in the manufacturing, carpentry, and shopfitting sector? A leading player in custom joinery, shelving, and high-end shopfitting is seeking a skilled and driven leader to oversee their production operations.
About the Role
As the Production Manager, you will be responsible for leading the manufacturing facility, optimizing production schedules, and ensuring that all projects-ranging from custom woodwork to large-scale shopfitting and shelving installations-are executed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee and streamline day-to-day workshop and factory production processes.
Manage workflow from raw timber/wood materials to final assembled shopfitting and joinery products.
Plan, schedule, and allocate workforce and equipment to ensure production targets and deadlines are met.
Monitor product quality and ensure compliance with strict industry and safety standards.
Supervise, mentor, and motivate workshop staff, carpenters, and technical teams.
Optimize material utilization to minimize waste and control manufacturing costs.
Coordinate closely with project managers, designers, and installation teams to ensure seamless execution.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education: Grade 12 / Matric minimum. Additional tertiary qualifications in Production/Operations Management, Wood Technology, or Carpentry Trade Certification will be highly advantageous.
Experience: Proven experience as a Production Manager within the wood, carpentry, shopfitting, and shelving/joinery industries is essential.
Strong technical understanding of woodworking machinery, joinery techniques, and raw material properties.
Outstanding leadership, team management, and conflict-resolution skills.
Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities under tight project deadlines.
Why Apply?
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
Apply for this role today-contact Thomas Stacey at Hire Resolve or find him on LinkedIn. You can also visit the Hire Resolve website at hireresolve.us or email us your CV directly at [email protected].