Assistant Manager - Production (Joinery)

Confidential Company

Job Summary:

This production role is responsible for leading and controlling end-to-end manufacturing operations for

luxury retail furniture and fit-out projects. The role demands strong leadership, strategic production

planning, quality excellence, cost control, and cross-functional coordination to deliver premium

products on time, within budget, and in line with international luxury brand standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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

Preferred Industry Experience:

● Luxury Retail Furniture Manufacturing

● 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