Technical Officer (Furniture Manufacturing) at IO Furniture

Responsibilities

• 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 clients' requirements are met.
• Engage with production team all through the process of manufacturing and installation of furniture and fittings.
• Evaluate and resolve issues relating to materialsrequisition 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.

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 technical drawing skills.
• Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in Excel.

Core Working Relationships

• Operations Team
• Commercial Team
• HR/Admin Team

Requirements

• A Degree in Architecture or Engineering.
• Must have 4-5 years previous work experience as a Technical Officer or Draftsman in a furniture manufacturing company.