Bamboo Workshop Manager
Temporary @Ghana Careers posted 3 days ago in Building & Construction Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 2645
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Career Level Manager
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Experience 3 Years
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Gender Any
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Qualifications Bachelor's Degree
Job Description
Madamfo Ghana Foundation is seeking a skilled and motivated Workshop Manager to lead its bamboo carpentry unit in Kumasi. The position combines technical know-how, leadership, and sustainability awareness to produce high-quality bamboo products.
Contract: 6-12 months (renewable, project-based)
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily workshop operations from bamboo treatment to final product.
- Supervise and train carpenters, artisans, and apprentices.
- Ensure quality, safety, and efficiency in all production stages.
- Plan production schedules and control workflow and material use.
- Oversee bamboo sourcing, drying, and maintenance of machines and tools.
- Manage budgets, procurement, and cost tracking.
- Support design and innovation of new bamboo products.
- Keep accurate production and labour records, prepare short reports.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Collaborate with local communities and suppliers to strengthen the bamboo value chain.
Qualifications & Competencies
- Diploma/Degree in Wood Technology, Carpentry, Industrial Design, or related field.
- Proven experience in workshop or production management (bamboo or wood preferred).
- Good knowledge of bamboo processing techniques is an advantage.
- Strong skills in MS Word & Excel; design software AutoCAD a plus.
- Excellent organization, leadership, and communication abilities.
- Hands-on mentality, reliability, and environmental awareness.
- Willingness to work in a practical, developing environment.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
