Factory Manager - Innovative Furniture Manufacturing

Location: Western Sydney, NSW
Work Type: Full-Time
Industry: Commercial Joinery and Furniture Manufacturing
Salary: $100k to $130k DOE

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced and proactive Factory Manager to lead the furniture manufacturing division of a dynamic, design-led business. Approximately 15% of the company's operations are dedicated to producing high-quality, adaptive furniture that blends traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge digital fabrication and material innovation.
The remainder of the business focuses on a diverse range of design and manufacturing activities, including large-scale architectural elements, bespoke installations, and specialised fabrication projects across the commercial, public, and cultural sectors. With a reputation for pushing the boundaries of materials and form, the company works at the intersection of design, engineering, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a small but highly creative production team and play a key role in bringing advanced, responsive, and reconfigurable design systems to life.

About the Role
Reporting directly to senior management, the Factory Manager will be responsible for the full operational oversight of the furniture production facility. This includes planning, workflow management, team leadership, and the integration of adaptive joinery systems, smart materials, and digitally fabricated components into the manufacturing process.
The role will suit someone with both hands-on production expertise and the ability to manage and optimise systems, people, and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the furniture manufacturing division, including production planning, scheduling, staffing, and quality control
• Lead a skilled team of fabricators and technicians, ensuring safe and efficient workflows
• Oversee the implementation of joinery techniques, including mechanical, parametric, and material-based systems
• Collaborate with the design and engineering teams to transition innovative concepts from prototype to production
• Operate and maintain a range of machinery including CNC routers, laser cutters, and 3D printers
• Monitor production budgets, timelines, and material usage, contributing to lean and sustainable manufacturing strategies
• Ensure ongoing compliance with WHS regulations and internal policies
• Champion continual improvement and innovation across all areas of the workshop
• Identify and implement opportunities for expanding the capabilities of the factory in line with technological advancements

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in a production or factory management role, ideally within furniture or industrial manufacturing
• Strong understanding of both traditional and adaptive joinery techniques
• Familiarity with digital fabrication tools, CAD/CAM processes, and modern workshop machinery
• Experience working with advanced materials such as composites, shape memory alloys, or engineered woods is advantageous
• Proficiency in software such as Rhino, Grasshopper, Fusion 360, or SolidWorks is highly regarded
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage teams and workflows effectively
• Background in industrial design, cabinet making, manufacturing, or a related technical discipline is preferred
• A strong interest in sustainability, innovation, and design-for-disassembly practices

What's on Offer

• A chance to work within a highly creative, forward-thinking business committed to innovation and quality
• The opportunity to lead a specialised production team working on adaptive, reconfigurable furniture systems
• Access to modern tools, software, and a well-equipped fabrication facility
• Competitive remuneration and room for career progression as the division continues to grow
• The ability to make a tangible impact on product development and manufacturing strategy

Apply Now
If you are a production leader with a passion for design, innovation, and advanced joinery systems, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply Now if you're interested in the role.