Job Summary: We are seeking a Plant Manager to lead large-scale manufacturing of solid wood furniture, ensuring efficiency, quality, and profitability. Key Highlights: 1. Lead the transformation of raw wood into high-quality products. 2. Ensure operational efficiency and on-time delivery. 3. Optimize raw material usage and ensure profitability. PLANT MANAGER – SOLID WOOD INDUSTRY (HIGH VOLUME) We are looking for a Plant Manager for an industry dedicated to mass production and high-volume manufacturing of solid wood furniture. Position Purpose The role is fully responsible for transforming raw wood into high-quality finished products, ensuring operational efficiency across production lines, on-time delivery, and business profitability through optimal raw material utilization. Key Responsibilities Raw Material and Drying Management Supervise the receipt, grading, and proper stacking of wood. Control drying cycles to achieve the required technical moisture content, preventing cracks and deformations. Maximize yield from log stock, reducing waste during cutting and planing stages. High-Volume Production Management Schedule and coordinate workflow across rough milling, machining, assembly, and finishing areas. Implement serial production systems to meet weekly high-volume output targets. Optimize CNC machinery usage for high-precision drilling and milling processes. Quality and Structural Integrity Ensure accurate execution of joinery, connections, and structural components meeting load and fatigue testing requirements. Supervise appropriate use of structural adhesives according to wood type and density. Define and monitor sanding and finishing standards to achieve uniform, commercially impeccable appearance. Team and Safety Management Lead, train, and develop section supervisors and operators. Ensure compliance with industrial safety regulations, especially regarding cutting machinery and dust extraction systems. Promote order, cleanliness, and continuous improvement in the plant. Maintenance and Tooling Management Manage preventive maintenance of heavy machinery. Monitor condition and sharpening of saw blades, milling cutters, and knives—critical factors affecting final product quality. Candidate Requirements Education in Industrial Engineering, Wood Industry Engineering, or related technical disciplines, with strong emphasis on manufacturing. Proven experience of at least 7–10 years managing large-scale solid wood furniture production plants (not artisanal carpentry). Exclusive technical knowledge of wood’s physical-mechanical behavior, drying processes, shrinkage, and expansion. Proficiency in automated processes and industrial woodworking machinery. Experience using management systems (ERP) for inventory control and production tracking. Leadership skills, analytical ability to resolve technical issues in real time, and strong results orientation. Performance Indicators (KPIs) Wood Yield: percentage of raw wood converted into finished product. Production Plan and Delivery Compliance. Re-work and Quality Control Rejection Rate. Machinery Efficiency: operational time versus downtime due to breakdowns. Please submit your CV with Desired Remuneration. -Requirements- Minimum Education: Tertiary 5 years of experience Age: between 40 and 50 years Keywords: leader, manager, director, chief, lead, supervision, floor supervisor, housing, real estate, property, condominium, building, plant, floor
Mateo Gómez
Computrabajo
Mateo Gómez
Computrabajo
