Production Supervisor at Vitafoam Nigeria Plc

This role is to organize and oversee the manufacturing of furniture productsThe ideal candidate will ultimately be responsible for the smooth running of all production lines and the quality of output. The role requires deep know-how in production procedures, ability to direct personnel towards maximum performance and decision-making / problem-solving skill. The goal is to ensure an efficient and productive manufacturing process that meets customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with other managers to formulate objectives and understand requirements
• Estimate costs and prepare budgets
• Organize workflow to meet specifications and deadlines
• Monitor production to resolve issues
• Supervise and evaluate performance of production personnel (quality inspectors, workers etc.)
• Determine amount of necessary resources (workforce, raw materials etc.)
• Approve maintenance work, purchasing of equipment etc.
• Ensure output meets quality standards
• Enforce health and safety precautions
• Report to upper management

Qualifications

• First Degree in Wood Wok or Joinery or Wood Product Engineering or any related field
• Proven experience as production supervisor
• Deep knowledge of Furniture production management
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
• Knowledge of performance evaluation and budgeting concepts
• Experience in reporting on key production metrics
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP software
• Outstanding communication ability
• Excellent organizational and leaderships skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach