Furniture Production Supervisor

About the Role

The Furniture Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily workshop operations with full accountability for manpower, workflow, and fabrication quality. This role carries independent responsibility in supervising carpenters, machine operators, and finishers to ensure that the work is accurate, efficient, and delivered on time according to the project schedule. Serving as the primary bridge between design concepts and production output, this role is vital in building a disciplined, efficient, and solution-oriented workshop environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Operating CNC machines, edging machines, side drilling machines, and other machinery for furniture production.
• Supervising daily workshop operations by aligning tasks with shop drawings, managing manpower, and ensuring timely and accurate fabrication until products are ready for shipment.
• Maintaining high production standards by ensuring the accuracy of work, resolving material or design issues, and enforcing safety, cleanliness, and discipline in the workshop.
• Overseeing carpenters, machine operators, and finishers to ensure accountability, efficiency, and strict compliance with SOPs and established quality standards.

Supporting Responsibilities

• Coordinating closely with Drafters, the logistics team, the site team, and other parties (as required) to align production with project requirements.
• Flagging risks or delays early on and proposing practical solutions to keep the project on schedule.
• Supporting resource planning by monitoring material usage, machine performance, and manpower productivity.
• Assisting in project completion, defect resolution, and continuous workshop improvement efforts.

What We're Looking For

• A Bachelor's Degree (S1) in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 2–3 years of experience in workshop supervision for furniture fabrication.
• Strong technical knowledge of materials, furniture production methods, and workshop operations.
• Familiarity with machinery processes (CNC, edging machines, side drilling machines, etc.), including setup, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and production sequencing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team under tight timelines while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Clear communicator who is solution-oriented and capable of coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong sense of ownership, discipline, and leadership skills within the workshop environment.

Compensation

Salary is competitive and determined by experience, technical skills, and leadership quality.