Factory Manager

Job Description

• Manage production floors and supervise workers to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Oversee handling of materials, especially wood and related manufacturing components.
• Manage full production timelines and ensure all creative assets are delivered on time and within budget.
• Maintain consistent quality standards through structured QC processes.
• Coordinate with clients and showrooms to align on requirements, feedback, and final approvals.
• Oversee the full workflow of creative asset production from briefing to delivery.
• Ensure efficient task allocation across account teams, creative, design, and QC.
• Monitor team workloads, assign resources, and ensure adherence to deadlines.
• Review final outputs to ensure alignment with brand guidelines and production accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with account managers on revisions, approvals, and project updates.
• Develop and enhance internal production workflows to improve efficiency and turnaround times.
• Implement productivity tools and methods to optimize overall factory performance.
• Track production costs and ensure budgets are respected across all deliverables.
• Forecast resource needs such as equipment, materials, and software tools.
• Manage relationships with external production houses and coordinate outsourced work.
• Oversee asset libraries, templates, and brand files to ensure proper organization and usage.
• Prepare regular reports on production volumes, resource utilization, and delivery performance.
• Identify workflow bottlenecks and recommend actionable solutions.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Management, Applied Arts, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in production, fabrication, or factory management (preferably wood, steel, or creative production).
• Proven experience managing production floors, teams, and manufacturing workflows.
• Strong understanding of materials such as wood, metal, acrylic, and fabrication techniques.
• Hands-on experience in quality control, production scheduling, and cost management.
• Ability to read technical drawings, fabrication layouts, or design briefs.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage workers and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick operational decisions.
• Proficiency in production tools or software (ERP systems, workflow tools, Trello, Monday.com, etc.).
• Strong communication skills for interfacing with clients, showrooms, and account teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality and accuracy.