General Manager – Timber Manufacturing at SydSen Recruit

Key Responsibilities


Manage day-to-day timber manufacturing operations
Lead approximately 80 production employees
Oversee production planning, scheduling and resource allocation
Ensure production targets, deadlines and quality standards are achieved
Manage workflow across machining, joinery and finishing
Identify and resolve production bottlenecks
Coordinate with Engineering, Production Planning, Drawing Office and Project Management
Manage raw material availability
Drive performance management, training and development
Implement strong quality-control processes
Reduce defects, rework and material waste
Interpret detailed technical and manufacturing drawings
Ensure Occupational Health & Safety compliance
Drive productivity and continuous improvement initiatives


Minimum Requirements


Minimum 10 years' relevant experience
Senior management experience in timber, joinery, cabinetry, furniture or shopfitting manufacturing
Strong knowledge of cabinet making, joinery, CNC machinery and machine-shop operations
Good knowledge of spray finishing / paint-line operations
Experience working with board products, laminates, veneers, solid surfaces and specialist finishes
Ability to interpret detailed technical drawings
Strong production planning, scheduling and quality-control experience
Hands-on leadership style and experience managing sizeable production teams