Hiring General Manager / Plant Head – Premium Furniture Manufacturing

Location: Raipur, Chhattisgarh

We are looking for an experienced General Manager / Plant Head to lead the operations of a new premium furniture business in Raipur.

2 Lakh Sq. Ft. Manufacturing Facility

1.5 Lakh Sq. Ft. Premium Furniture Showroom

This is a senior leadership chance for a professional with a strong track record in high-end furniture manufacturing and fit-out , particularly with leading furniture, interior and fit-out brands.

Key Responsibilities

Plant & Manufacturing Operations

- Take overall responsibility for the 2 lakh sq. ft. manufacturing facility.
- Set up and establish manufacturing systems, processes, SOPs and operational standards.
- Lead production planning, capacity planning and delivery schedules.
- Drive productivity, efficiency, quality and cost optimization.
- Coordinate across production, procurement, stores, quality, design and dispatch.

Multi-Division Manufacturing Experience The candidate should have strong practical experience across multiple furniture manufacturing divisions:

- Solid Wood Furniture – machining, joinery, assembly and production.
- Sofa & Upholstery – frames, stitching, foam, upholstery and assembly.
- Metal Division – fabrication, welding, machining and finishing.
- Finishing Division – PU, polish, staining, lacquer, paint and premium finishes.
- Final assembly, quality control, packing and dispatch.

Leadership & Team Management
- Build and lead a strong manufacturing management team.
- Establish department structures, responsibilities and performance KPIs.
- Manage production managers, department heads, supervisors and shop-floor teams.
- Drive manpower planning, productivity and accountability.




- Develop a strong operational culture focused on quality and delivery.

Quality, Cost & Process Excellence
- Establish quality standards aligned with premium and high-end furniture.
- Reduce rejection, rework, wastage and production losses.
- Improve production efficiency and manufacturing cost.
- Implement continuous improvement, 5S, Lean and Kaizen practices where relevant.
- Ensure workplace safety and operational discipline.

Candidate Profile We are looking for a senior professional with:
- 15+ years of experience in furniture manufacturing, fit-out or interior manufacturing.
- Experience working with leading furniture, premium interior or fit-out brands .
- Strong exposure to Solid Wood, Sofa/Upholstery, Metal and Finishing divisions.
- Proven experience managing large-scale manufacturing operations and teams.
- Strong understanding of production planning, costing, quality and supply-chain coordination.
- Experience in setting up, structuring and scaling manufacturing operations .
- Strong leadership, decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
- Willingness to relocate and be based in Raipur, Chhattisgarh .

The Opportunity This role offers the opportunity to take a leadership position in building a large-scale premium furniture manufacturing ecosystem from the ground up , supported by a significant retail/showroom presence.

The ideal candidate will have the experience and leadership capability to establish world-class manufacturing processes while building a high-performing team and operational culture.

Location: Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Manufacturing Facility: 2 Lakh Sq. Ft.

Showroom: 1.5 Lakh Sq. Ft.

Position: General Manager / Plant Head

Industry: Premium Furniture & Fit-Out

Interested candidates can send with their updated CV/profile. at [email protected]

📌 General Manager / Plant Head – Premium Furniture Manufacturing (Raipur)
🏢 Furntech
📍 Raipur