Furniture Production Manager at Majeurs

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that the production of manufacturing products starts and finishes within budget and on time.
• They plan, schedule, coordinate and organise different production schedules and activities.
• Checking the production is running smoothly and liaising with crew to check they have all the kit they need.
• Manage the furniture production line to ensure that all orders are executed according to the clients’ requirements.
• Responsible for the inventory and maintenance of all machinery and tools.
• Responsible for the coordination of all raw materials (panels, screws, etc.).
• Ensure that production schedules are executed within the agreed time frame.
• Work with other relevant departments to coordinate materials and manpower planning for production.
• Plan and organize the maintenance of equipment.
• Ensure production problems are investigated and resolved in record time.
• Ensure that faulty equipment is repaired quickly and efficiently.
• Organize plant start-up and shut-down schedules to ensure minimum loss of production time.
• Plan and monitor furniture production at every stage of the manufacturing process.
• Ensure that all furniture produced meets the company’s quality standards.
• Troubleshoot design and/or manufacturing problems as they arise.
• Responsible for optimizing the manufacturing process and developing and carrying out manufacturing and productivity improvement plans.
• Overseeing the production process and drawing up a production schedule
• Ensuring that the production is cost-effective and also updating and improving whenever and wherever possible.
• Monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed;
• Making sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality;
• Estimating costs and setting quality standards.
• Being responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment.
• Monitoring product standards and implementing quality-control programs.
• Maximize the factory's performance, while minimizing any delays to ensure we meet deadlines.
• Complete the production planning phase and ensure everything is according to the plan.
• Supervise and handle all the job orders within the set time and operating budget.
• Handle all the production team's needs, including job orders, work standards, process flow, and inspection reports.

Qualifications

• B.Sc / B.Tech / M.Sc / M.Arch / M.Eng / HND in Furniture Manufacturing Design / Fine Arts / Interior Design or a related filed
• A furniture manufacturing designer professional certification advantageous.
• 4+ years of interior design project management or furniture manufacturing.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of Furniture manufacturing designing experience

Requirements:

• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office; Adobe and AutoCAD a major plus.
• Positive, upbeat personality with the ability to inspire and motivate staff in a team environment.
• Must have strong work ethic, be highly organized, detail oriented, and proactive.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to exhibit diplomacy and use high level of discretion.
• Ability to interact professionally with high-end clients, various vendors, and members of the production team.
• Must love a fast-paced creative environment.
• A passion for the home / furniture and the design / production process.
• Technical drawing, familiar with symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles, and page layout.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or SolidWorks or any Other CADSoftware
• Investigative mind inclined toward developing practical solutions to real-world problems

Skills And Behaviours:

• A solid understanding of project management phases.
• Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Proven self-management and team-management skills
• Ability to monitor and control project budgets
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Competency in project management software and Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work on tight deadlines and attention to detail