Setting out Manager

Role Summary

The person will be responsible for coordinating and managing external and internal client relationships, setting out the team to ensure smooth flow of the project manufacturing process and ultimately client satisfaction balanced with quality and cost performance. Support divisional performance to continuously enhance our service to our clients and support efficiency improvement to maintain competitiveness and increase business activity. Support the functional head in planning activities, prioritizing deliveries in line with the strategic plan, and overseeing day‑to‑day management and planning of setting‑out resources and processes to attend to commitments to achieve continuous improvement in process efficiency.

Client communication as well as internal communication with other concerned functional areas with the intention to collaborate, coordinate information and needs of running projects.

• Manage and oversee the effective management of assigned projects
• Review project details and guide and steer the setting‑out team processes of material submissions, procurement, shop drawings development, prototyping, manufacturing delivery, etc
• Review, oversee the project program and schedules, and manage client expectations
• Review and manage the shop drawing preparation and submittal process
• Lead and manage coordination with the production departments. Checking material details and oversee clearance for variations internally and with clients
• Review specifications of the project and obtain clearance for discrepancies between specs and estimated details. Oversee identification of project material requirements
• Oversee and manage material procurement and planning so that all materials arrive before production is commenced
• Identify RFIs and manage the process with clients
• Oversee the sourcing of hardware accessories and optimise where possible
• Oversee the timely project drawings approval process
• Provide guidance and manage the issuance to factory of cutting lists, loading lines
• Coordinate with site team and setting‑out for getting timely site surveys or arranging alternative options for issuing the job if site surveys not possible such as over-sizing and following an agreed setting‑out plan (usually the case on fast‑track projects)
• Interpret contractual works requirements and obligations
• Oversee follow‑up of project‑related procurement
• Prepare project status reports
• Plan forward schedules and forecasts for cutting lists issuance to manufacturing

• Minimum of ten years similar experience in a manufacturing setup
• Track record and experience in all aspects of joinery setting‑out from site survey, preparing manufacturing shop drawings, and cutting lists, through to material take‑off and ordering, preparation of site working drawings and loading lines
• Sound knowledge of manufacturing procedures and common joinery materials including timber, boards, veneers, laminates, and hardware are vital
• Very strong technical and execution capabilities with the ability to solve / provide guidance on technical issues, details, and materials integration such as glass, acrylics, stone, metals, fabrics, etc
• Well versed in Autodesk products and Microsoft Office applications
• Familiar with FSC, LEED requirements, FR standards, etc
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully in a multinational environment
• Good organizational skills, dynamic personality to manage a fast‑moving environment
• Team player, good team mentor and organizational skills
• The candidate should have experience in managing a team of 15–20 members