Bespoke Furniture Production Manager

About the role

We are expanding our Bespoke Furniture division in Dubai and need a senior Production Manager to lead end‑to‑end manufacturing of custom furniture pieces. The role combines hands‑on technical oversight with team leadership to ensure quality, schedule and client satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee production of bespoke loose furniture such as sofas, armchairs, tables, beds and custom pieces from design development through delivery and installation.
• Manage production planning, scheduling, manpower, machinery, materials and workflow to meet project deadlines.
• Review and approve shop drawings, BOMs, cutting lists and material specifications before release.
• Coordinate CNC routing, drilling, nesting and cutting optimisation and ensure accurate CNC‑ready files.
• Lead the upholstery, joinery and millwork teams, conduct quality reviews and resolve non‑conformities before dispatch.

Required profile

• Minimum 8 years experience in luxury or high‑end bespoke furniture manufacturing in the UAE, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or production‑management role.
• Hands‑on background in bespoke loose‑furniture production, upholstery, joinery and CNC‑based manufacturing.
• Proven ability to work with CAD technicians, designers, procurement, QC, logistics and installation teams.

Required skills

• CNC manufacturing processes (routing, drilling, nesting, cutting optimisation).
• AutoCAD production and shop drawing review.
• BOM creation, cutting list preparation and fabrication drawing interpretation.
• Upholstery production techniques, including frame construction, foam specification and fabric/ leather finishing.
• Joinery and millwork expertise for cabinetry, wardrobes, TV units and custom woodwork.
• Quality control and QA/QC standards for luxury furniture.