Workshop Manager Job
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Our client is a growing African design studio and showroom that celebrates heritage through high-quality furniture, art, and interiors. They collaborate with skilled artisans to create timeless pieces with cultural and social impact. They are seeking to hire a highly organised and strategic Workshop Manager to lead their in-house furniture production workshop. This senior role requires balancing operational excellence, quality control and long-term growth, while embracing agility and hands-on leadership during our growth stage.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate daily workshop workflow and schedules with the Lead Carpenter.
- Monitor production progress, troubleshoot challenges, and ensure deadlines are met.
- Oversee quality control for all in-house and consignment workshop projects.
- Manage order flow, materials, and logistics to ensure smooth operations.
- Identify inefficiencies and develop solutions for improved productivity.
- Support scaling initiatives, including equipment, systems, and workforce growth.
- Collaborate across teams to streamline production processes and ensure timely material supply.
Required Specifications:
- Proven experience in workshop or production management, ideally in furniture, carpentry, or related creative industries.
- Knowledge of production planning, workflow optimization, and quality assurance systems.
- Ability to manage budgets, materials, and timelines effectively.
- Experienced in supervising and motivating artisans, carpenters, or technical teams.
- Familiarity with tools, machinery, and safety protocols in a workshop environment.
- Experience scaling or improving workshop operations, including introducing new systems or processes.
- Excellent communication skills for coordinating across artisans, management, suppliers, and clients.
- Business-minded approach, with the ability to align workshop efficiency with company growth goals.
How to Apply
If qualified and interested, please send your CV to careers@fanisi.net by Monday, 29th September 2025 indicating “Workshop Manager”in the subject line. Interviews are on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Fanisi HR Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.
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