Technical Officer at IO Furniture

Key Summary of the Job

• Produce detailed working/production drawings and specifications.
• Prepare cutting list and accessories list for production and installation.
• Analyze furniture pieces to ascertain production requirements.
• Co-ordinate project planning and material breakdown.
• Visit projects and clients’ sites to take accurate dimensions.
• Plan, schedule and monitor installation progress.

Core Working Relationships

• Customer Service/Sales Team
• Interior Design Team
• Logistics/Procurement Team
• Production Team
• Installers, Upholsterers & Sprayers.

Task Complexities

• Prepare cutting list and accessories list for production and installation.
• Perform the analysis of furniture pieces to ascertain production requirements.
• Co-ordinate project planning and material breakdown.
• Make material requisition and ensure adequacy of materials for production.
• Visit projects and clients’ sites to take accurate dimensions.
• Engage with other departments within the company to ensure that customer requirements are met.
• Engage with production team all through the process of manufacturing and installation of furniture and fittings.
• Evaluate and resolve issues relating to materials requisition for projects and retail orders.
• Engage in material evaluation and planning with the procurement department
• Materials and tools analysis for projects execution and installation.
• Plan, schedule and monitor installation progress.
• Evaluate and plan rectification of all snags and errors.
• Ensure work is performed as planned and to specification by adhering with the company quality assurance manual.

Key Job Attributes

Generic

• Clear written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytic Skills.
• Problem solving and innovative skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and Result Oriented.
• Attention to details.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Technical

• Excellent project managemnt skills.
• Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to multitask.

Education & Experience

• A degree in Architecture or Engineering.
• Minimum of 4-5 years relevant work experience in a furniture manufacturing company.