Factory Manager (Carpentry & Joinery)

Our client Our client is part of an established multinational group operating more than 30 companies across 8 countries, with a global business network extending to more than 20 countries across four continents. The Group has built a diversified portfolio of businesses spanning manufacturing, distribution and retail, supported by extensive international operations and manufacturing capabilities. The role The Factory / Production Manager is responsible for leading the overall manufacturing operations of the Group's 20-acre facility in Johor Bahru, Malaysia , supporting high-volume residential carpentry and joinery projects in Singapore, including condominiums, apartments, and high-end luxury developments . The factory typically supports 2–3 residential projects concurrently, averaging approximately 400–500 units per project . The role oversees production planning, factory operations, manpower and resource management, quality control, inventory and material planning, ensuring the large-volume production of joinery, cabinetry and built-in furniture across multiple residential developments is carried out efficiently, consistently and in accordance with project schedules and quality requirements. (condominiums, apartments $5,000 - $7,500 + VB Mon–Fri Office Hours + Saturday half-day Work location: Johor, Malaysia (supporting Singapore projects) 20mins from Woodlands checkpoint HQ location: Singapore, Central-East Taiseng Key Responsibilities • Manage overall day-to-day factory operations, production planning, scheduling and manufacturing output for large-scale residential carpentry and joinery projects . • Plan and monitor production schedules across multiple concurrent residential projects , ensuring carpentry and joinery works are completed according to project, block and unit delivery requirements. • Review production/shop drawings, material requirements and fabrication details prior to production to identify potential technical, constructability or production issues. • Oversee the fabrication and production of carpentry, joinery, cabinetry and built-in furniture in accordance with approved drawings and specifications. • Coordinate closely with Singapore project teams on production priorities, project schedules, site requirements and delivery sequencing. • Plan and optimize batch/volume production to support large residential developments while maintaining quality and delivery timelines. • Optimize manpower, machinery, materials and other factory resources to improve production capacity and efficiency. • Monitor material consumption, production costs and wastage, and implement improvements to reduce material losses and rework. • Implement and maintain quality control standards across fabrication, assembly and finishing processes. • Lead, train and supervise production supervisors, carpenters, machine operators and factory workers. • Oversee material planning, inventory levels and coordination with procurement teams to ensure sufficient materials are available according to production schedules. • Monitor production progress, identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to ensure production targets are achieved. • Coordinate preventive maintenance of CNC machines, woodworking equipment and other factory machinery to minimize production downtime. • Ensure workplace safety, housekeeping and compliance with company policies and factory procedures. Requirements • Diploma or Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Wood Technology, Construction or an equivalent field. • 8–12 years of experience in carpentry, joinery, cabinetry or woodworking manufacturing , preferably supporting residential developments. • Minimum 3–5 years in a factory management or production leadership role. • Experience managing high-volume production and/or multiple concurrent residential projects would be highly advantageous. • Good understanding of carpentry/joinery production workflows, from shop drawings and material preparation through fabrication, assembly, finishing, quality inspection and delivery. • Strong knowledge of woodworking production, CNC machinery, materials, laminates and finishing processes, including the ability to interpret shop and production drawings. • Strong production planning, manpower management, quality control and problem-solving capabilities. • Comfortable travelling between Johor and Singapore when required. How to apply: Interested applicants, please send in your resume in MS Word format to ••••@dhc.com.sg We regret that only short-listed applicants will be notified. Jon Kwek | Dynamic Human Capital Pte Ltd Registration No: R25159365 | EA License No: 12C6253