• Minimum of 5 years of operational experience in carpentry workshops, stand manufacturing, or ephemeral architecture.
• At least 3 years of experience leading and managing production teams, coordinating personnel and organizing daily work.
• Essential experience in companies within the trade fair stands, events, or ephemeral architecture sector.
• Proficiency in traditional carpentry machinery and CNC machining centers.
• Knowledge of materials such as MDF, wood, melamine, aluminum systems, LED lighting, and signage.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Knowledge of fireproofing regulations applicable to materials for fairs and events (B1/M1).
• Valid Category B driver's license and availability for occasional travel.
• Native or professional level Spanish. Knowledge of Catalan will be positively valued.
• Technical or operational English level (B1-B2) will be valued for coordination with personnel at European fairgrounds.
• Availability to work with flexible hours during peak activity periods and to undertake occasional trips across Spain and Europe.

At Grup Montaner, a consultancy specializing in Human Resources, we are looking for a Workshop Manager to join a company specializing in the design, manufacture, and assembly of ephemeral architecture solutions for events, trade fairs, and stands.

Are you passionate about operations and leading teams in dynamic environments?

We are looking for a person with experience in stand manufacturing, leadership skills to coordinate the team, and the ability to optimize resources for each project.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, direct, and supervise the workshop team, promoting a collaborative, safe, and results-oriented work environment.
• Actively participate in the manufacturing, machining, cutting, assembly, and preparation processes of the various elements that make up the stands.
• Organize and prioritize daily workshop tasks, distributing the workload based on the needs of each project and activity peaks.
• Plan the different production phases to ensure compliance with delivery deadlines.
• Interpret technical drawings and perform material breakdown based on technical documentation (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar tools).
• Supervise pre-assemblies in the workshop to ensure the correct assembly of projects before shipment.
• Coordinate technical packaging and truck loading, optimizing logistics for national and international transport.
• Apply, supervise, and train the team in internal work procedures and the quality standards established by the company.
• Track production indicators, monitor the status of critical machinery, and supervise the correct maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Provide technical support in the diagnosis and resolution of incidents or complex repairs.
• Analyze budgets from external workshops when necessary and propose alternatives that optimize costs and deadlines.
• Occasionally supervise assemblies at national and international fairgrounds, coordinating suppliers and resolving on-site incidents when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and the applicable standards for materials and assemblies in the trade fair sector.

Conditions

• Current location in Ripollet, with a planned relocation of the facilities to the Fira de Barcelona area.
• Full-time schedule from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with one hour for lunch. Schedule flexibility is required during peak activity periods.
• Overtime compensation system during campaigns: 50% paid and 50% compensated via time off during months of lower activity.
• Fixed salary between €35,000 and €42,000 gross per year, depending on experience.
• Per diems, transportation, and travel expenses 100% covered for professional trips.