Foreman/Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced Furniture Foreman to lead our production team in creating beautiful, high-quality furniture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in furniture production, assembly, and quality control, with proven leadership skills. You will be responsible for supervising day-to-day operations, ensuring timely delivery of projects, and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Supervision & Leadership

o Direct and supervise daily activities of carpenters, painters, polishers, upholsterers, and helpers.

o Conduct daily toolbox talks and assign tasks based on skills and production schedule.

o Monitor team performance and provide feedback, coaching, or corrective action as needed.

o Ensure discipline, punctuality, and a safe working environment among all workshop or site staff.

2. Production Management

o Manage and oversee the full furniture production process from raw material preparation to final finishing.

o Reviewing and interpreting technical drawings ensure products match design specifications.

o Plan production schedules in coordination with the project manager to meet deadlines.

o Ensure all products meet dimensional accuracy, quality, and finish standards before delivery.

3. Material & Resource Planning

o Monitor material usage and ensure minimum waste while maintaining quality.

o Coordinate with the storekeeper or procurement team to ensure availability of materials, tools, and hardware.

4. Workflow Coordination

o Ensure smooth coordination between departments such as carpentry, painting, polishing, and upholstery.

o Manage the flow of work between workshop sections and ensure timely handover of tasks between teams.

o Coordinate furniture delivery and on-site installation in collaboration with logistics and site supervisors.

5. Tool & Equipment Oversight

o Ensure all workshop tools and machines are used correctly and maintained properly.

o Schedule maintenance or repairs for tools and machinery when necessary.

o Prevent misuse or damage to equipment.

6. Process Improvement

o Identify areas of inefficiency and suggest improvements to workshop operations or layout.

o Propose changes to materials, tools, or methods to increase productivity or reduce costs.

o Ensure tasks are completed within allocated time and resource budgets.

o Prevent delays caused by poor planning, missing materials, or absenteeism.

o Highlight any anticipated project overruns to management in advance.

Qualifications:

· Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

· Expertise in furniture design, construction, and finishing processes.

· Ability to interpret blueprints and technical drawings.

· Knowledge of safety protocols and quality control standards.

· Ability to troubleshoot and solve production issues quickly.

· High school diploma required; formal training in carpentry or furniture design is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: QAR4,000.00 - QAR6,000.00 per month