Quality Control Manager - Wooden Furniture industry

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities

Raw Material Inspection:

• Conduct quality checks of incoming raw materials like:
• Solid wood (Teak, Oak, Sheesham, etc.)
• Plywood, MDF, Veneer
• Adhesives, Hardware, Polish, Upholstery fabrics, Glass, Metal fittings
• Ensure all materials meet defined quality parameters before production use.
• Coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams to reject or quarantine substandard material.
  

In-Process Quality Control

• Monitor quality at all stages of furniture production: carpentry, assembly, polishing, and upholstery.
• Check joinery, edge finishing, machine calibration, alignment, and durability during fabrication.
• Identify defects or deviations early and escalate to the production manager for correction.
  

Final Product Quality Check

• Inspect completed furniture pieces for:
• Dimensional accuracy
• Surface finishing and polish
• Load-bearing stability
• Upholstery stitching and finishing
• Smooth functioning of doors, drawers, joints, etc.
• Ensure the product matches design drawings/specifications.
• Prepare a quality clearance report for dispatch-ready products.
  

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain quality checklists and inspection records.
• Report quality issues to the QA head with suggested corrective actions.
• Update logs on defects, reworks, and rejections.
  

Job Expectations

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge of furniture production processes and quality control standards.
• Strong attention to detail and an eye for finish, fit, and structural soundness.
• Familiarity with wood types, grain patterns, and wood treatments.
• Ability to use measuring instruments like calipers, moisture meters, etc.
• Understanding of ISO/QA systems is a plus.
  

Minimum Qualification

Minimum Job Experience

Reporting To

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