I'd use Production Supervisor / Manager – Furniture Manufacturing.

This is a hands-on management position suited to someone who enjoys the challenges of furniture manufacturing, can lead by example and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves. The successful candidate will initially work alongside our experienced Production Manager for a few months, allowing for a smooth transition and a thorough understanding of our products, processes and team before taking full responsibility for production.

Key responsibilities

- Managing daily factory operations and production workflows.
- Planning, scheduling and allocating work across manufacturing departments.
- Supervising, mentoring and supporting production staff and apprentices.
- Ensuring manufacturing deadlines and quality standards are consistently achieved.
- Overseeing standard and bespoke furniture production.
- Assisting with the development of new furniture designs, templates and prototypes.
- Coordinating materials, resources and production requirements.
- Improving manufacturing efficiency and solving production challenges.
- Working hands-on across departments when required.

About you

- Ideally, you'll be a qualified upholsterer, furniture maker or cabinet maker with extensive practical experience in furniture manufacturing or a related industry.
- Highly organised, dependable and self-motivated.
- Solid leadership,



communication and problem-solving skills.
- Understands furniture construction and manufacturing processes.
- Can confidently coordinate staff, workloads and production schedules.
- Has an eye for detail and takes genuine pride in quality craftsmanship.
- Enjoys both practical work and managing people.
- Takes ownership of their responsibilities and leads by example.
- Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience.
- Permanent full-time employment, subject to a successful three-month probationary period.
- A friendly, established and supportive business.
- A varied role involving quality residential, commercial and bespoke furniture.
- The opportunity to take ownership of production and contribute to the future of Artifex.
- An initial handover and training period with our experienced Production Manager.
- Tools and equipment supplied.
- On-site parking.

About us

Artifex Australia is a family-owned furniture manufacturer with over 40 years of industry experience, specialising in high-quality residential and commercial furniture, including standard, custom-designed and bespoke pieces. Based in Kelmscott, Perth, Western Australia, we are a friendly, established team of approximately 20 staff who take pride in producing quality Australian-made furniture.

📌 I'd use Production Supervisor (Kelmscott)
🏢 Artifex Australia
📍 Kelmscott