The posting
Job Description
To supervise and coordinate the frame making department, ensuring the efficient production of high-quality furniture frames that meet production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements. The Frame Making Supervisor is responsible for leading and developing the team, monitoring productivity, maintaining manufacturing standards, and ensuring frames are produced according to specifications to support overall production schedules and customer requirements.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate all frame making activities to ensure daily production targets are achieved.
- Lead, motivate, and manage the frame making team to maintain high levels of productivity and performance.
- Ensure furniture frames are manufactured according to approved specifications, quality standards, and production schedules.
- Monitor workflow, allocate resources, and address production bottlenecks to optimize efficiency.
- Conduct regular quality inspections and implement corrective actions where required.
- Ensure adherence to health, safety, and housekeeping standards within the department.
- Manage attendance, discipline, performance, and training of team members.
- Monitor material usage and minimize waste to support cost-effective manufacturing.
- Liaise with Production Planning, Upholstery, Assembly, and Maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations.
- Ensure machinery, tools, and equipment are used correctly and maintained in good working condition.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and operational performance.
- Maintain accurate production records and provide regular feedback on departmental performance.
- Willingness to work overtime, shifts, and weekends when required.
Qualifications
- Grade 10
Experience:
- 3-5 years' experience in furniture manufacturing, frame assembly, or a related production environment.
- Minimum 2 years' supervisory or team leader experience.
- Experience managing production outputs, quality standards, and productivity targets.
- Experience in employee supervision, coaching, and performance management.
Skills:
- Sound knowledge of furniture assembly processes, timber components, and manufacturing techniques.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and production schedules.
- Strong understanding of health and safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.
- Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office advantageous).
- Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop employees.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage performance, resolve conflict, and promote accountability.
Behaviours:
- Results-driven with a focus on productivity, quality, and achieving production targets.
- Safety-conscious with a commitment to compliance and best manufacturing practices.
- Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Professional, reliable, and able to perform effectively under pressure.
Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act
About Us
Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We’re a purpose-led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.
We’re the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.
Are you with us?
Consistently on-trend, and always accessible, Coricraft has become Southern Africa’s interior inspiration. Since 1995, Coricraft’s founding store in Cape Town has grown to 44 showrooms across South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. With easy and efficient online shopping, Coricraft comes to wherever you are.
South African born, we remain proudly local. Our Cape Town factory boasts highly skilled and experienced hands. Our manufacturing team knows their craft intimately, making unique couches to customer specifications. The value for money on lifetime purchases continues to make Coricraft South Africa’s most desirable furniture destination.
