Job Vacancies at IO Furniture Limited

Reports To: Senior Production Manager, GM (Operations)

Key Summary of the Job

• To be accountable for the company’s production process from start to finish, troubleshooting design and manufacturing problems as they arise.
• To be accountable for all machinery and tools’ inventory and maintenance.
• To develop and implement manufacturing and productivity improvement plans.
• To take responsibility for the company’s quality standard.

Core Working Relationships

• Production Team
• Technical Team
• Store Team
• Delivery Team
• Procurement /Logistics Team
• Customer Service Team
• HR/Admin Team
• Management Team

Task Complexities

• Manage the furniture production line, ensuring that all orders are executed to Clients’ requirement.
• Responsible for 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 ddepartments to coordinate materials and manpower planning for production.
• Plan and organise maintenance of equipment
• Ensure production problems are investigated and resolved in record time.
• Ensure that faulty equipment is repaired quickly and efficiently.
• Organise plant start-up and shut-down schedules to ensure minimum loss of production time and profits.
• Plan & monitor furniture production at every stage of manufacturing process.
• Ensure that all furniture produced meet the company’s quality standards.
• Troubleshoot design and/or manufacturing problems as they arise.
• Accountable for optimizing the production process, developing and following-through manufacturing and productivity improvement plans.
• Accountable for optimizing the company’s logistics process.

Key Job Attributes

Generic

• Leadership and motivational ability
• Written and oral communication skills
• Problem-solving and Innovative skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively with a team
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to be proactive and deliver results
• Integrity/Discipline
• Attention to details       

Technical

• Knowledge of a range of engineering functions and procedures
• Sound knowledge of Ffurniture production processes
• An awareness of Health, Safety and Environment issues.
• Proficiency in the use of Excel, Word and AutoCAD
• Ability to Multitask

Education & Experience

• A Degree in Engineering or Wood Technology
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ relevant work experience

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Reports To: Production Supervisors, Production Manager

Key Summary of the Job

• To work as a team member within the carpentry team to manufacture furniture pieces from prepared cutting list.
• To work individually or as a team member for installation of furniture parts on clients’ site as assigned

Core Working Relationships

• Technical Team
• Production Team
• Customer Service Team
• Store Team
• Delivery Team

Task Complexities

• Cutting and shaping chipboard panels based on the provided measurements.
• Assembling doors, frames, tables and fitted furniture, panels, components, case goods, seating, filing, etc.
• Fitting pedestals, tables, wardrobes and kitchen cabinets.
• Installing wall cladding, partitions, doors, kitchen cabinets and wardrobes,
• Undertake carpentry tasks effectively and in accordance to the Company’s defined quality standards.
• Observe all Health, Safety and Work procedures/regulations and report any hazardous activities to the Production Supervisors. 
• Understands and interpretes installation drawings and installation instruction sheets.
• Understands customer satisfaction as the focus of the installation team and consistently meets or exceeds the customers’ expectations.
• Lifting and moving furniture items, boxes and equipment.
• Understands and possess the ability to teach basic installation processes: unloading, loading, staging, unboxing, panel assembly, component assembly, clean-up and detailing, lock installations, etc.

Key Job Attributes

Generic

• Ability to obey and adhere to laid down processes and procedures.
• Oral and written communication skills: Has a strong customer service attitude and manner; communicates easily and clearly; polite and cordial to all customers.
• Possess physical strength and stamina required to lift and move furniture, boxes and equipment, often more than 50 pounds
• Excellent work ethics: self-discipline, punctuality, integrity and self-motivation
• Mechanically adept and knows how to safely use tools and equipment.
• Ability to work irregular hours and extended shifts, including any overnight or out of town assignments.
• Interpersonal skills and professional demeanour to interact effectively with a wide range of clients, occasionally under trying circumstances.
• Attention to details
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a team             

Technical

• Carpentry and Joinery craftsmanship
• Basic Numeracy Skills
• Basic Literacy Skills

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in professional carpentry & installation
• NABTEB, Trade Test or Diploma in woodworks.

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Reports To: Chief Commercial Officer

Key Summary of the Job

• To coordinate and handle all aspects of project execution
• To oversee all aspects of furniture delivery and installation from start  to finish
• To coordinate the activities of the Installation team on site
• To liaise with all internal teams and ensure that all technical  requirements are incorporated in the project design and installation      documentations.
• Ensuring that each project is executed within defined schedule.

Core Working Relationships

• Technical Team
• Production Team
• Installation Team
• Logistics/Procurement Team
• Interior Design Team
• Customer Service Team
• Accounts Team

Task Complexities

• Provide day to day project management for multiple projects
• Survey site to determine site readiness
• Collaborate with Interior Designer and Technical department to meet Clients’ requirements/expectations.
• Schedule pre-installation and post-installation meetings with the installation supervisor, Interior Designers and Technical team.
• Ensure that installation drawings are accurate and complete, and that any additional information required for installation is provided to the head of installation team on site.
• Oversee all aspects of the project implementation and facilitate client communications.
• Plan and supervise product delivery and installation, including performance of work, installation administration and timeliness of task completion.
• Analyse and resolve all site issues.
• Conduct quality inspection of work done on site by installation team, identify and resolve snags
• Attend site meetings and act as point of contact for clients for all project communication during execution process
• Provide Technical consultation to clients and clients’ team.
• Maintain detailed project documentation of key project decisions and clients /project requests and revision.
• Provide timely and formal written communication throughout project execution period and disseminate all critical information to clients and projects teams.
• Provide weekly project status update during operations or management meetings.

Key Job Attributes

Generic

• Analytical and quantitative decision-making skill
• Oral and written communication skills
• Problem-solving, creativity
• Ability to Multitask
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Proactivity, Integrity, Discipline and must deliver results
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong negotiation skills 

Technical

• Sound knowledge of the Company’s products and services
• Ability to read floor plans and blue prints
• Ability to analyse, plan, schedule and implement project installation
• Strong knowledge of all aspects of furniture management and furniture project administration
• Basic technical and electrical knowledge

Education & Experience

• First Degree in Architecture or Engineering
• Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Navision experience is a plus
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management or design within the furniture manufacturing industry.