Woodworking Facility Manager

Recruiter:

Jenrecruitment

Job Ref:

2660173887

Date posted:

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client a leading manufacturer of premium patio umbrellas and wooden sun loungers, proudly crafting high-quality products for the hospitality and retail industries. With their dedicated woodworking division, they process various hardwoods from raw material to finished goods, ensuring excellence at every step. They are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Facility Manager to oversee operations at the wood and metal facility.

The Role
As Facility Manager, you will be responsible for managing daily operations, ensuring production runs efficiently, machine efficiency, and to the highest
quality standards. You will lead a skilled team of artisans and production staff while maintaining strict timelines, cost controls, and workflow efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all woodworking, from raw material processing to finished product assembly.
Manage production schedules, workflow planning, and resource allocation.
Ensure quality control standards are met for all umbrellas, loungers, and custom wood products.
Implement and maintain health & safety procedures within the facility.
Train, mentor, and lead production staff to achieve peak performance.
Monitor and manage stock levels, hardware, and consumables.
Liaise with senior management on production targets, timelines, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify and resolve production bottlenecks to improve efficiency.

Requirements

Proven experience managing a woodworking or manufacturing facility.
Strong knowledge of hardwoods, joinery, finishing techniques
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and production plans.
Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Understanding of production machinery maintenance and workflow optimization.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with management and staff.
Background in furniture manufacturing or related wood/metal industries is highly desirable.

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