Joinery Fitout Factory Manager

Fitout Interiors & Contracting WLL is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Joinery Fitout Factory Manager for a key leadership role within Qatar's thriving construction and interior design sector. This position is based in Doha and entails full operational oversight of the company's joinery manufacturing facility.

Job Description & Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading the workforce and ensuring production efficiency and quality. Core responsibilities include:

• Leadership & Planning: Full oversight of all joinery and interior fitout factory activities, including production planning, schedule management, and ensuring adherence to project deadlines.
• Operations & Production Management: Optimizing manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and productivity while maintaining the highest quality standards. This involves supervising wood cutting, assembly, finishing, and installation processes.
• Quality & Safety Management: Implementing and enforcing rigorous quality control programs and workplace safety protocols to ensure a zero-accident environment and meet project specifications.
• Team & HR Management: Leading, guiding, and developing a team of carpenters, technicians, and support staff. Managing personnel matters including training and evaluations.
• Resource & Inventory Management: Overseeing inventory management of raw materials (timber, fittings, adhesives, coatings), tools, and equipment. Ensuring regular maintenance of machinery.
• Budget & Cost Control: Contributing to operational budget preparation and monitoring costs to ensure the factory's financial efficiency.
• Cross-Department Coordination: Working closely with design, procurement, projects, and sales departments to ensure harmony and integration in project execution.

Qualifications & Essential Requirements

To be a suitable candidate for this leadership role, you must meet the following criteria:

• Practical Experience: Proven experience of 8-10 years minimum in managing large joinery or interior fitout workshops/factories, with a focus on luxury or commercial fitout projects.
• Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Civil), Business Management, or a related field. Extensive practical experience may substitute for academic qualifications in some cases.
• Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of joinery processes, wood types, machining (CNC), finishing techniques, and fitout materials.
• Leadership Skills: Strong ability to lead and motivate a large, diverse team of craftsmen and technicians.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Arabic is a significant advantage.
• Organizational Skills: Superior organizational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Qatar Standards Knowledge: Familiarity with applicable Qatar labor laws, safety, and occupational health regulations is a major plus.

Benefits & Opportunities

The successful manager will join an established company in Qatar's booming fitout market. While specific benefit details were not listed in the initial posting, leadership roles at this level in Qatar typically offer a competitive package, which may include a tax-free salary, health insurance, annual leave, and flight tickets.

How to Apply

Applications for this position are processed exclusively through the Naukrigulf platform. Please visit the original job listing link on Naukrigulf and submit your updated English CV, highlighting relevant experience in joinery/fitout factory management. Be sure to include details of major projects you have overseen and your achievements in improving productivity and quality.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and experienced professional to join a dynamic company and contribute to prominent fitout projects in one of the Gulf's most active markets.