Technical Woodworking Foreman (Diploma Holders Only)

Job Summary

Alogayell Consulting Engineers is seeking a Technical Woodworking Foreman to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role requires a technical diploma and significant practical experience in furniture manufacturing and workshop supervision. The foreman will oversee various aspects of woodworking production, ensuring quality and efficiency.

Role Overview

The Technical Woodworking Foreman will be responsible for supervising the manufacturing processes of diverse furniture products, including kitchens, wardrobes, doors, cabinets, and custom furniture. This involves managing production workflows, ensuring adherence to design specifications, and overseeing a team of carpenters and machine operators. The role requires a strong technical understanding of woodworking processes and the ability to identify and resolve production issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the manufacturing of kitchens, wardrobes, doors, cabinets, and custom furniture.
• Read, review, and modify furniture shop drawings using AutoCAD.
• Prepare and verify Cutting Lists, Bill of Materials (BOM), and Drilling/Holes Lists.
• Understand furniture construction details, assembly methods, and hardware fixing systems.
• Review panel dimensions, drilling positions, edge banding details, and material specifications before production.
• Supervise CNC machining, cutting, edge banding, drilling, assembly, and finishing operations.
• Identify design and manufacturing errors before material cutting.
• Manage carpenters and machine operators, ensuring production quality and efficiency.
• Monitor daily production, material waste, and rework.

Qualifications and Experience

• Mandatory: Technical Diploma in Carpentry, Woodworking, Furniture Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in furniture manufacturing and workshop supervision.
• Mandatory: Strong proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Ability to independently prepare and review Cutting Lists, BOM, and Drilling/Holes Lists.
• Strong understanding of furniture design, construction details, and manufacturing methods.
• Practical knowledge of CNC machines, edge banding, panel cutting, and drilling operations.
• Experience supervising workshop workers and resolving production issues.
• Good English communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of PolyBoard, ArtCAM, CAD+T, IMOS, or similar furniture production software.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a consulting engineering firm focused on quality and efficiency in manufacturing processes.