Production Manager

We're looking for a hands-on Production Manager with a strong woodworking and CNC background to lead our fabrication workshop, someone who can bridge design ambition with precise, high-quality execution.Responsibilities:1. Wood & CNC Technical OversightFabrication & Woodworking Management: Direct precision CNC workflows, complex timber joinery, material manipulation, and high-end surface finishing.Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Audit 3D CAD models (STEP, STL, OBJ) to ensure structural integrity, machine clearances, tight tolerances, and efficient wood production feasibility.CAM & CNC Machine Setup: Program, calibrate, and generate toolpaths for CNC routers and mills across various wood profiles and complex geometries.Robotics Integration (Plus): Program, operate, or calibrate 6-axis robotic arms for advanced timber and multi-material fabrication.2. Workshop Operations & InfrastructureWorkshop Setup & Infrastructure: Lead the planning and setup of the woodworking facility, including spatial zoning, utility layouts (power/air drops), machine positioning, and equipment commissioning.Maintenance & Calibration: Establish preventive maintenance schedules and calibration standards for all CNC machines, power tools, and workshop machinery.HSE & Safety Compliance: Implement shop safety protocols from day one, including dust/fume extraction integration, PPE standards, and hazardous material management.Quality Assurance (QA/QC): Establish multi-stage quality control workflows using precision measuring tools, covering everything from raw stock selection to final surface finish..3. Procurement & Supplier ManagementTechnical Procurement: Source, negotiate with, and manage specialized vendors for raw hardwoods, custom tooling, adhesives, and finishing materials.Inventory & Consumables Control: Maintain optimal stock levels for machinery tooling, cutter bits, spare parts, and daily workshop consumables.QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent experience5+ years of production experienceWood & CNC Fabrication Expertise: Proven experience in advanced woodworking and CNC production facilities, combining deep material craft with multi-axis CNC programming and operation.Bridge Between Design & Fabrication: Able to communicate fluidly with designers and engineers, translating ambitious concepts into precise wood-based physical outputs without compromising aesthetic quality.Proactive Problem Solver. Operational & Safety Minded: Disciplined approach to machine maintenance, shop cleanliness, safety compliance, and workflow optimization.Bonus Skillset: Exposure to robotics (6-axis robotic arm programming/calibration), metalworking, or ceramics is a strong plus, not a requirement.