Head of Production (Furniture Manufacturing) at So Fresh Neighbourhood Market

Job Summary:

• The Production Manager is responsible for planning and organizing production schedules, overseeing production processes and determining quality control standards.
• The Production Manager is also responsible for maintaining quality standards by approving incoming materials, in-process production, finished products, and recording the results

Job Responsibilities:

Production

• Planning and organising production schedules
• Develop detailed furniture and fittings project plans
• Coordinate production processes
• Assessing project and resource requirements
• Estimating, negotiating and agreeing budgets and timelines with clients and management
• Ensuring that health and safety regulations are met
• Determining quality control standards
• Selecting, ordering and purchasing materials
• Organising the repair and routine maintenance of production equipment
• Organising relevant training sessions
• Mentor / supervise team members and conduct performance reviews
• Send detailed monthly report to management.

Quality Control

• Approve incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting a visual and measurement test, and rejecting and returning unacceptable materials
• Approve in-process production by confirming required specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and communicating the required adjustments to the production supervisor
• Approve all finished products by confirming specifications and conducting required tests
• Return products for re-work if needed and complete documentation to confirm re-work
• Document and update inspection results by completing reports and logs
• Keep measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions and calling for repairs
• Maintain safe work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations
• Coach and mentor junior employees; seek opportunities to grow leadership in others
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical publications, attending seminars, watching industry videos, etc
• Accomplish organization mission by completing related results as needed

Requirements and Qualifications:

• HND/BSc degree in Architecture, manufacturing engineering or related field
• 5 - 10 years proven experience in a furniture production factory.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Production Manager
• Sound knowledge of furniture factory equipment
• Technical know-how to maintain manufacturing machines and tools to maximum functionality
• Understanding of manufacturing methods and procedures
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain and teach methodologies
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office
• Excellent leadership skills are a must, as well as a keen attention to detail
• Certification in Production, as well as Quality Control is an added advantage.