Technical Officer (Furniture Manufacturing) at IO Furniture

Reports To: General Manager, Operations

Location of Job: Ilupeju, Lagos

Key Summary of the Job

• Produce detailed working/production drawings and specifications
• 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
• 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 the 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
• Coding of materials, appliances, accessories and finishes

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 management skills
• Excellent with technical drawings and interpreting same
• Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to multitask
• Education & Experience
• A degree in Architecture or Engineering.
• Minimum of 2-3 years relevant work experience in a furniture manufacturing company.