Clive Pillay

A highly skilled Factory Manager and Cabinet Maker with over 25 years of extensive experience in the woodworking and shopfitting industries. As a former business owner for 10 years and a senior shopfitter for 15 years, I offer a comprehensive understanding of production management, staff supervision, and high-end craftsmanship. My background includes technical proficiency in spray painting and cabinet making, alongside a solid foundation in the construction sector.

Highly motivated and fully adaptable, I am completely open to regional or national relocation to secure long-term career growth and add strategic value to a progressive organization.

Factory Manager at Zcreation (2024-10 – 2026-01)

• Managing and supervising all factory floor staff to ensure efficient production.
• Overseeing complex site installations and ensuring high standards of workmanship across commercial shopfitting projects.
• Handling all material procurement and supply chain logistics (Ordering/Receiving/Dispatch).
• Maintaining quality control across cabinet making and finishing departments.

Factory Manager at Shopfrunt

4 Months tenure

• Supervised and coordinated day-to-day manufacturing and assembly operations for large-scale commercial shopfitting requirements.
• Managed material procurement, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and timely inventory replenishment.
• Oversaw both factory floor and on-site teams to ensure seamless delivery and installation.
• Enforced strict quality control standards to ensure all outputs met strict commercial client specifications.

Business Owner at The Carpenters Workshop

10-Year Tenure

• Founded and managed a successful carpentry business specializing in custom cabinetry and commercial shopfitting solutions.
• Managed end-to-end operations, from initial design and client quoting to final delivery.
• Responsible for financial management, staff training, and business development.

Shopfitter at Status Shopfitters

15-Year Tenure

• Specialized in high-end retail and commercial shopfitting projects.
• Ensured precision in assembly and structural installation of custom fixtures.

General Experience at Construction Industry

• Developed a strong background in general construction, assisting with structural work and on-site builds including foundational layouts for commercial shopfitting frameworks.

Matric Certificate (1997)