Assistant Production Manager at Urban Crescent Furniture Ltd

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Production Manager in supervising daily factory production activities.
• Monitor production activities across carpentry, upholstery, finishing and other production units.
• Ensure artisans and production staff work according to approved drawings, measurements, specifications and production instructions.
• Supervise assigned production projects from commencement through completion.
• Monitor workmanship at each production stage and identify defects or deviations early.
• Carry out in-process quality checks and ensure identified defects are corrected before work progresses to the next stage.
• Support the Production Manager in implementing production plans and daily work schedules.
• Monitor production staff performance, productivity and adherence to assigned tasks.
• Ensure production materials are properly used and minimise avoidable waste.
• Assist with checking measurements, dimensions, materials and production specifications before and during production.
• Support the Production Manager in preparing and verifying production information required for Bills of Materials.
• Maintain accurate production records, inspection records and project documentation.
• Report production challenges, workmanship issues, material shortages and other risks promptly.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager regarding progress on assigned production activities.
• Ensure completed items are properly prepared for final quality inspection and approval.
• Maintain discipline, orderliness, safety and good working practices on the factory floor.
• Stand in for the Production Manager when required and ensure continuity of production activities.
• Learn and understand the company’s production processes, standards and operational systems across all furniture categories.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Production Management, Industrial Engineering, Wood Technology, Furniture Design, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–4 years’ relevant experience in furniture production, manufacturing, carpentry, joinery, interior production or a similar production environment.
• Practical understanding of furniture production processes is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret production drawings, measurements and specifications.
• Strong supervisory and people-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and workmanship.
• Ability to identify production defects and recommend corrective action.
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple production activities.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and digital work-management tools.
• Willingness to work primarily from the factory floor and take ownership of production activities.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Hands-on and technically inclined.
• Detail-oriented and highly observant.
• Firm but professional when supervising artisans and production staff.
• Responsible and dependable.
• Able to identify problems early rather than waiting for them to escalate.
• Comfortable taking instructions and also taking initiative where necessary.
• Willing to learn, improve and take on increasing responsibility.
• Focused on workmanship, productivity and production discipline.
• Interested in building a long-term career in furniture manufacturing and production management.