We're Hiring — Workshop Manager
About Us
DesignByThem produces original Australian-designed furniture and accessories for interior designers, architects, and consumers worldwide. Our mission is to build a global brand that showcases the best of Australian design, empowering designers to do what they love while delivering world-class, accessible design.
Our Team
To produce great work, you need a great team who love what they do, enjoy working together, motivate each other and are always striving for new challenges and improvements. This is our team… and hopefully you too!
About The Role
The Workshop Manager will take ownership of the day-to-day operations of both the workshop and warehouse, ensuring production tasks are completed efficiently, inventory is well managed, and the space is maintained to a high standard.
They will work closely with the Warehouse Coordinator to manage stock and deliveries and lead the Assembly Team to ensure all projects are completed in a timely manner, while collaborating with the Operations and Design teams.
The ideal candidate will be a motivating leader who has hands-on experience in a workshop setting, an eye for detail, and the ability to problem solve. They must be driven to achieve and deliver high quality outcomes, identify and solve issues, and be able to think on their feet.
Key Responsibilities
- • Manage, coordinate and execute daily tasks with the workshop team including furniture assembly, light modifications, quality checks, and delivery preparations.
- • Liaise with the Project and Purchasing teams to ensure workshop outputs align with delivery schedules.
- • Oversee and supervise internal and external technicians or subcontractors, ensuring timelines and safety standards are met.
- • Maintain and arrange the service of tools, vehicles, equipment, and machinery as required. Uphold a clean, safe, and organised working environment, including WHS Compliance.
- • Oversee all incoming and outgoing goods, including unloading deliveries, storage, dispatch, and accurate tracking of inventory.
- • Maintain systems for stock control and warehouse layout.
- • Conduct regular stock counts, quality control and investigation of issues as they arise.
- • Ensure all items are handled, packed, and labelled correctly for storage or delivery.
- • Manage the day to day activities of the Warehouse Coordinator and Assembly Team.
- • Attend jobsites to do any rectification works or instruct contractors remotely on any rectification procedures.
- • Maintain training records and WHS logs.
Key Requirements
- • Experience in a workshop or production setting—ideally within furniture, cabinetry, or a related trade.
- • Strong organisational and leadership skills, with a hands-on approach to resolving issues in a fast-paced environment.
- • Comfortable operating tools, equipment, and warehouse machinery (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts).
- • Forklift license (or willingness to obtain one).
- • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to work autonomously, and manage shifting priorities.
- • Knowledge of WHS standards and safe work practices.
- • Basic computer literacy and experience with inventory or job tracking systems is a plus.
What We Offer
- • A dynamic, organised and creative work environment with a highly motivated team.
- • Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- • Unique culture focused on talent development and innovation.
- • An exciting opportunity to join a company on a high growth trajectory.
- • A happy and healthy work culture with high staff retention.
- • A brand with long term ambitions of becoming a global leader in design that is run by founders who are passionate about design and innovation.
This role is full time, and is based out of our Yennora Warehouse.
Application Process
Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@designbythem.com. Make sure to include how your experience aligns with the requirements of this position.
Attention to Griffin, HR Manager. When emailing, please clarify the source of your application by using one of the following subject lines:
Workshop Manager Application – Via Instagram
Workshop Manager Application – Via LinkedIn
Workshop Manager Application – Via Referral
Applications will be reviewed immediately and shortlisting/screenings for the role will also begin immediately. This role will remain open until the position is filled.