Workshop Manager Job at Mupapa Wood | Lusaka, Zambia
MUPAPA WOOD
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA • FULL-TIME
WORKSHOP MANAGER
About the Role
Looking for an experienced Workshop Manager to oversee all production activities in their manufacturing facility — planning, coordinating, and controlling workshop operations to ensure quality, efficiency, safety, and on-time delivery of furniture orders.
Key Responsibilities
1. Production & Operations
- Plan and schedule daily production: cutting, joinery, assembly, sanding, finishing, upholstery
- Ensure production targets, lead times, and quality standards are met
- Optimize workflow and material usage to reduce waste
2. Team Leadership
- Supervise and train carpenters, machine operators, sprayers, upholsterers, and workshop assistants
- Assign tasks, monitor performance, and conduct skills development
- Maintain discipline, morale, and productivity
3. Quality Control
- Ensure all furniture meets company specifications and client requirements
- Conduct in-process and final quality checks on raw materials and finished products
- Address defects and implement corrective actions
4. Materials, Machines & Maintenance
- Monitor stock levels of timber, hardware, upholstery, adhesives, and finishes
- Coordinate with procurement for timely material supply
- Oversee maintenance and safe operation of woodworking machines (table saws, planers, sanders, spray booth)
- Ensure tools and equipment are well maintained and calibrated
5. Health, Safety & Compliance
- Enforce workshop safety policies, PPE use, and housekeeping standards
- Ensure compliance with labour laws and occupational health & safety regulations
- Manage waste disposal, dust extraction, and fire safety protocols
6. Reporting & Coordination
- Report daily/weekly production output, downtime, and issues to management
- Liaise with Sales, Design, Procurement, and Installation teams
- Prepare job cards, production schedules, and material requisitions
Requirements
- Diploma/Degree in Wood Technology, Carpentry, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 5 years in furniture manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory/managerial role
- Strong knowledge of wood types, joinery, finishing, and upholstery
- Proficiency in reading technical drawings and cut lists
- Experience with woodworking machinery and workshop management
- Soft skills: leadership, problem-solving, time management, communication, attention to detail
- Must be hands-on and able to work in a production environment
How to Apply
If you think you are the person for either of these roles, please email your CV and cover letter to:
Application Deadline: 4 September 2026
Recruitment Notice: Applicants are advised not to pay money to anyone for recruitment, job placement, interviews, employment or any recruitment-related service.
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