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The senior carpenter is responsible for leading carpentry and joinery activities within the factory and on installation sites. The role involves manufacturing high-quality furniture, cabinetry, wardrobes, doors, and bespoke woodwork while supervising carpenters and apprentices, ensuring adherence to quality standards, productivity targets, and safety requirements. The senior carpenter serves as a technical expert and mentor, providing guidance to junior carpenters and ensuring projects are completed efficiently, accurately, and within schedule.
Min Qualification:
High School (S.S.C.E)
Experience Level:
Senior level
Experience Length:
5 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Lagos, Nigeria
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
Production and Fabrication:
- Lead the fabrication and assembly of cabinets, wardrobes, kitchen units, office furniture, doors, and custom-made furniture.
- Interpret technical drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and cutting lists.
- Plan work sequences and allocate tasks to carpenters and apprentices.
- Verify dimensions, measurements, and material specifications before production.
- Execute complex joinery and finishing work requiring advanced carpentry skills.
- Ensure finished products meet company quality standards and customer requirements.
Team Leadership and Supervision:
- Supervise and coordinate daily activities of carpenters, machine operators, and apprentices.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job training to junior personnel.
- Monitor employee performance and recommend improvements.
- Ensure adherence to production schedules and project deadlines.
- Assist management in workforce planning and task allocation.
Installation and Site Management:
- Lead installation teams during site projects.
- Coordinate site measurements and verification activities.
- Ensure installations are completed according to approved designs and specifications.
- Resolve technical issues encountered during installations.
- Liaise professionally with customers, consultants, and site representatives.
Quality Assurance:
- Conduct quality inspections throughout production and installation processes.
- Ensure compliance with approved workmanship standards.
- Identify defects and implement corrective actions.
- Minimize rework, material wastage, and production errors.
- Approve completed work before release to customers.
Machinery and Equipment Management:
- Ensure safe operation of woodworking machinery, including CNC machines, Panel saws, Edge banders, Planers, Thicknessers, Routers, Drilling machines and Sanding equipment
- Monitor equipment condition and report maintenance requirements.
- Ensure proper handling and storage of tools and equipment.
Health, Safety and Housekeeping:
- Enforce compliance with company health and safety procedures.
- Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Conduct regular workplace safety inspections.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping within production and installation areas.
- Report incidents, hazards, and near misses promptly.
Continuous Improvement:
- Recommend improvements to production methods and manufacturing processes.
- Support implementation of lean manufacturing and waste reduction initiatives.
- Participate in product development and prototype reviews when required.
- Assist management in improving productivity and operational efficiency.
Requirements:
- SSCE, Technical College Certificate, Trade Test Certificate, or equivalent qualification in Carpentry, Furniture Production, Woodworking, or related discipline.
- A minimum of 5–6 years of practical experience in carpentry, furniture manufacturing, cabinet making, or joinery.
- Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or team leadership role.
- Proven experience in manufacturing and installing premium furniture and cabinetry.
- Experience operating modern woodworking machinery and equipment.
- Ability to stand and work for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and move furniture components and materials safely.
- Ability to work in factory and construction site environments.
Preferred:
- Advanced Trade Certification in Carpentry and Joinery.
- Vocational or Technical Diploma in Furniture Manufacturing or Wood Technology.
Technical Competencies:
- Advanced woodworking and joinery techniques.
- Expert interpretation of technical and shop drawings.
- Furniture manufacturing and assembly.
- Cabinet and wardrobe production
- Site installation management.
- Material estimation and cutting optimisation.
- Quality control and inspection.
- Workshop planning and coordination.
- Machine operation and maintenance awareness.
Leadership Competencies:
- Team leadership and supervision.
- Coaching and mentoring.
- Decision-making and problem-solving.
- Planning and organisation.
- Effective communication.
- Conflict resolution.
- Customer service orientation.
- Accountability and ownership.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
Production:
- Achievement of production targets.
- On-time completion of assigned projects.
- Reduction in production delays.
Quality:
- Product defect rate.
- Rework percentage.
- Installation quality scores.
Cost Control:
- Material waste reduction.
- Efficient use of labor and resources.
Safety:
- Compliance with safety procedures.
- Number of safety incidents or violations.
Team Development:
- Skill improvement of junior carpenters.
- Training and mentoring effectiveness.
- Team productivity and attendance.
Salary Grade:
- Senior Technical Staff Level
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Performance bonus.
- Overtime allowance (where applicable).
- Pension contribution.
- Health insurance (if applicable).
- Training and professional development opportunities.
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