Riaan Jordaan

Experience

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  Karongwe Handmade Furniture

  Sept 2009 - Dec 2017

  Production Manager

  As a Production Manager of a successful solid wood furniture manufacturer, I introduced the company to more advanced and digital designing and manufacturing methods which are still being used today. We focused on bespoke furniture pieces as well as servicing the hospitality industry with seating and tables. Our furniture which was constructed with traditional and some of the latest joining methods carried a 25years guarantee.

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  Mezo Industrial

  Dec 2017 - Jun 2019

  Senior Project Manager

  As a Senior Project Manager I managed some of our biggest clients in the housing development industry. Our main focus was on CNC manufacturing for quick turnaround of big projects. Cabinet Vision was our main software being utilized for manufacturing and designing of residential cabinet work.

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  DP Woodworks

  Jun 2019 - Oct 2019

  Production Manager

  I was appointed as Production Manager of a large, fast paced solid wood furniture manufacturer by a prospective buyer of the company. I managed staff of more than 90 permanent employees in more than 4000 square meters of work space. We mainly supplied the retail industry with a wide variety of pine furniture.

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  Mezo industrial

  Oct 2019 - Oct 2020

  Industrial Designer

  I was appointed as industrial designer to set up the automation and manufacturing methods from Cabinet Vision to new CNC machines, integrating new post processors between various machines. My main focus was on streamlining and automating the manufacturing process and eliminating human error between relevant workstations by means of creating and setting up standard operating procedures.

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  R&R Cabinetry

  Nov 2020 - Apr 2022

  Business Owner

  I started a manufacturing company in my hometown, servicing surrounding areas with custom furniture and cabinetry. I managed all aspects of business, including marketing, client liaison, designing, quotations, material ordering, manufacturing and installations

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  QPShopfitters

  Mar 2022 - Aug 2023

  Production Manager

  I was the Production Manager and Industrial Designer at QP shopfitters. We mainly focus on shopfitting and bespoke furniture and cabinetry with various material and substrates. I manage a workforce of 30+ including a second industrial designer. We are using the latest CNC manufacturing techniques as well as manual woodworking machines. I use Cabinet Vision on a daily basis to assist with manufacturing, automation and material quantifying for quoting and material ordering purposes.

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  MR Shopfitting and Joinery

  Sept 2023 - now

  Operations Manager

  Operations Manager at a leading Shopfitting and Furniture company. I successfully built and established a factory from the ground up, overseeing machinery procurement, workforce assembly, and the implementation of key operational systems. I have also secured long-term contracts with renowned restaurant brands, driving sustained business growth.