Production Manager - Furniture Factory - Saudi Arabia

Manage and supervise daily production activities across all manufacturing sections.

Ensure production targets, schedules, and delivery commitments are achieved.

Translate production plans and customer

requirements:into clear and achievable manufacturing schedules.

Monitor production progress throughout the day and take immediate corrective action when targets are at risk.

Ensure smooth workflow and coordination between all production stages.

Identify production bottlenecks and implement practical solutions to improve throughput.

Maintain high levels of production discipline, efficiency, and accountability.

Oversee production activities across: o Cutting and CNC machining o Woodworking and joinery o Edge banding and drilling o Sanding and surface preparation o Painting and finishing o Upholstery and stitching o Assembly o Final inspection and packing

Ensure production is executed according to approved drawings, specifications, samples, BOMs, and work instructions.

Standardize manufacturing methods and ensure compliance with approved production procedures.

Coordinate prototype and sample production before mass production.

Ensure accurate transfer of technical

requirements:from design and engineering teams to production.

Prepare detailed daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.

Coordinate production priorities based on customer orders, project deadlines, material availability, and production capacity.

Monitor production loading and capacity across different departments.

Optimize machine, labor, and production-line utilization.

Coordinate closely with Planning, Procurement, Warehouse, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics teams.

Ensure material shortages or production constraints are identified and escalated before affecting delivery schedules.

Establish and monitor production KPIs for each manufacturing department.

Improve labor productivity, machine utilization, production speed, and overall equipment effectiveness.

Analyze production losses, downtime, bottlenecks, and idle time.

Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work

Qualifications:& Experience

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Management, or a related field.

8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, with strong experience in furniture production.

Minimum 3–5 years in a Production Manager, Production Head, Senior Production Supervisor, or equivalent leadership position.

Strong practical knowledge of furniture manufacturing processes.

Experience managing multiple production departments and large teams.

Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, workflow optimization, and capacity management.

Experience with CNC machinery, woodworking, joinery, finishing, upholstery, and assembly processes.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Experience with ERP/MRP or production management systems is highly desirable.

Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding production deadlines. lstery, stitching, assembly, and packaging.

into clear and achievable manufacturing schedules.

Monitor production progress throughout the day and take immediate corrective action when targets are at risk.

Ensure smooth workflow and coordination between all production stages.

Identify production bottlenecks and implement practical solutions to improve throughput.

Maintain high levels of production discipline, efficiency, and accountability.

Oversee production activities across: o Cutting and CNC machining o Woodworking and joinery o Edge banding and drilling o Sanding and surface preparation o Painting and finishing o Upholstery and stitching o Assembly o Final inspection and packing

Ensure production is executed according to approved drawings, specifications, samples, BOMs, and work instructions.

Standardize manufacturing methods and ensure compliance with approved production procedures.

Coordinate prototype and sample production before mass production.

Ensure accurate transfer of technical

requirements:from design and engineering teams to production.

Prepare detailed daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.

Coordinate production priorities based on customer orders, project deadlines, material availability, and production capacity.

Monitor production loading and capacity across different departments.

Optimize machine, labor, and production-line utilization.

Coordinate closely with Planning, Procurement, Warehouse, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics teams.

Ensure material shortages or production constraints are identified and escalated before affecting delivery schedules.

Establish and monitor production KPIs for each manufacturing department.

Improve labor productivity, machine utilization, production speed, and overall equipment effectiveness.

Analyze production losses, downtime, bottlenecks, and idle time.

Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work

Qualifications:& Experience

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Management, or a related field.

8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, with strong experience in furniture production.

Minimum 3–5 years in a Production Manager, Production Head, Senior Production Supervisor, or equivalent leadership position.

Strong practical knowledge of furniture manufacturing processes.

Experience managing multiple production departments and large teams.

Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, workflow optimization, and capacity management.

Experience with CNC machinery, woodworking, joinery, finishing, upholstery, and assembly processes.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Experience with ERP/MRP or production management systems is highly desirable.

Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding production deadlines. lstery, stitching, assembly, and packaging.