Production Superintendent – Upholstery

About the role

As a Production Superintendent – Upholstery at ALEC Fitout, you will lead the upholstery section, ensuring safe, high‑quality production of bespoke furniture for hospitality, residential and commercial projects. You will coordinate manpower, materials and equipment to meet approved drawings, samples and timelines.

Key responsibilities

• Translate the production programme into daily and weekly work plans, allocating tasks based on priorities, skills and capacity.
• Monitor progress across cutting, sewing, foam preparation, upholstery and finishing, and coordinate with joinery and other sections to resolve constraints.
• Review drawings, specifications and samples before production, support prototypes and mock‑ups.
• Conduct in‑process quality checks and ensure finished items meet workmanship, dimensional, comfort and consistency requirements.
• Supervise the upholstery team, track output and attendance, adjust work allocation and provide practical coaching.

Required profile

• 12+ years of upholstery production experience, including at least 3 years supervising teams.
• Experience producing high‑quality bespoke furniture for hospitality, residential or commercial projects.
• Diploma, technical qualification or recognised trade training in upholstery or related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Required skills

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and approved samples.
• Proficiency in MS Excel for production tracking and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of fabric and leather handling, foam preparation, cutting, sewing, pattern alignment and finishing techniques.
• Material utilisation, cost awareness and practical problem‑solving abilities.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on iconic UAE projects.
• Collaborative environment that values innovation and excellence.
• Professional growth and career progression.