Core Working Relationships
- Management Team
- Finance Team
- Design & Technical Team
- Customer Service Team
- Production & Installation Teams
- Logistics/Procurement Team
Reporting Line– MD/CEO
Task Complexities
- Oversee the day-to-day efficient and optimal management of the Operational arm of the organization.
- Supervise, direct and manage the Operations team- Production, Upholstery, Spraying, Procurement, Delivery and Installation.
- Monitor the progress of procurement, production, delivery and logistics and installation, confirming that they stay on schedule and within budget.
- Supervise procurement processes of ordering and purchasing of materials, ensuring that inventory levels are maintained.
- Work with Production Supervisors to analyze job orders and schedule installations upon completion of production, ensuring cost-effective, high quality and timely delivery of products.
- Estimating, negotiating and agreeing on budgets and timelines with Production staff and Installation teams.
- Plan and organize production operations and installation schedules, in order of approved priority list.
- Onboard new installers and negotiate installation fees in line with allocated budget.
- Visit project and/or clients’ sites, monitoring progress of installations and correction or rectification of snag, where necessary
- Determine quality control standards and ensure that items received and final products meet quality standards and customer specifications.
- Recommend changes in workflow and operations to maximize operational efficiency.
- Identify, investigate, evaluate, analyze and resolve issues arising from or relating to operational matters.
- Establish workflow policies that enhance speed and efficiency without compromising product quality
- Give regular reports to Management and other stakeholder on status of operational matters.
Education & Experience
- B.Sc in Engineering, Architecture, Wood Technology or other related field
- 8-10 year’s previous work experience in a similar role within a furniture manufacturing company
Key Job Attributes:
Generic:
- Leadership and motivational ability
- Delegation
- Oral and written communication skills
- Strong negotiation and mediation skills
- Problem-solving, creativity
- Time management and organizational skills
- Ability to be proactive and deliver results
- Integrity/Discipline
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Technical:
- Sound knowledge of Furniture manufacturing operations processes
- Knowledge of a range of engineering functions and procedures
- Prove knowledge of Project Management
- Excellent Reporting skills
- Proficiency in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and AutoCAD
- Interpretation of designs and drawings.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: human.resources@iofurnitureltd.com using the position as subject of email.