Cabinet Maker

hace 2 semanas

Santiago, Metropolitana, Chile Crewit Resourcing Group A tiempo completo

Job Description

Position:
Workshop Manager (Joinery) - Ireland - English language proficiency at C1 level

Location:
Ireland

Reporting To:
Overall Joinery Manager

Team Size:
Approximately 12 workshop operatives

Working Hours:
44 hours per week

Role Overview

An experienced
Workshop Manager (Joinery)
is required to manage and lead day-to-day workshop operations. This role is ideally suited to a
skilled joiner or cabinetmaker
who has progressed into a
Workshop Foreman or Supervisor
position and has hands-on experience managing people, production, and quality within a joinery manufacturing environment.

The role requires strong technical credibility, clear communication, and the ability to manage workflow, standards, and delivery within a structured production environment.

English language proficiency at C1 level is a non-negotiable requirement.

Key Responsibilities

Workshop & Team Management

  • Lead, supervise, and coordinate a workshop team of approximately 12 operatives
  • Plan daily and weekly workloads in line with production schedules
  • Monitor productivity, quality, and adherence to deadlines
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and workshop best practices
  • Act as the primary interface between the workshop and senior joinery management

Production & Technical Oversight

  • Manage the manufacture of high-quality joinery using
    hardwoods and veneers
  • Work from
    cut-lists provided by the Production Manager
  • Interpret and work from technical drawings (PDF and DWG formats)
  • Oversee job sequencing, machine utilisation, and workflow efficiency
  • Identify and resolve production or quality issues

Machinery Knowledge

A strong working understanding of standard joinery machinery is required, including:

  • CNC machinery
  • Edge banding machines
  • Spindle moulders
  • Thicknessers
  • Panel saws

(CNC programming or CAD/CAM experience is not required.)

Finishes Knowledge

  • Hands-on spraying is
    not required
  • Must have a solid understanding of finishing processes and quality standards to manage inspection and control

Systems & Administration

  • Use an ERP/MRP job management system for booking time, issuing materials, and tracking progress (training provided)
  • Maintain accurate production records
  • Communicate effectively using email and collaboration tools

Essential Skills & Experience

Trade & Leadership Background

  • Time-served joiner or cabinetmaker
  • Experience as a Workshop Foreman, Supervisor, or Workshop Manager
  • Proven ability to manage workshop teams and production environments

Language

  • English – C1 level (essential)

IT Skills – Day-One Essentials

  • Email and collaboration tools (e.g. Teams)
  • File sharing and document management
  • Annotating and marking up PDFs (Adobe, Bluebeam, or similar)
  • Microsoft Excel for tracking and production control (filters, basic formulas, pivots)
  • Viewing and marking up technical drawings (PDF/DWG)

Advantageous (Not Essential)

  • Previous experience with ERP/MRP manufacturing systems

Training & Support

  • Training provided on the centralised ERP/MRP system
  • Ongoing support from senior joinery management

Package

  • Salary:
    Up to
    €70,000 per annum
    , based on a 44-hour working week
  • Salary may be adjusted if full relocation support is required at the start
  • Permanent position
  • Start date: Subject to availability and notice period
  • Probation period: As per company policy