Jobs at IO Furniture Limited

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.

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Location: Ilupeju, Lagos

Job Description

• Production of furniture parts using the CNC machine
• Setting up, programming and operating numerical control machine
• Accurate interpretation of technical drawings
• Keeping records of production activities
• Routine maintenance of the CNC machine
• Ensure and maintain quality standard of produced parts
• Assembling of furniture items
• Responsible for keeping the CNC work environment safe

Education & Experience

• B.Sc / HND in Engineering (civil, structural, etc).
• 1 - 5 years relevant work experience.
• Previous experience in a furniture manufacturing environment will be an added advantage.

Required Skills:

• CNC Programming
• Proficiency in the use of Autocad
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills
• Proficiency in the use of MS Word & Excel
• Proactive and Result - Oriented
• Attention to details
• Problem-solving, creativity
• The ability to Multitask
• The ability to work with a team
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to be proactive and deliver results
• Ability to follow set procedures.

Core Working Relationships:

• Technical Team
• Production Team

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Location: Ilupeju, Lagos

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

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.
• Understand and interprete installation drawings and installation instruction sheets.
• Understand customer satisfaction as the focus of the installation team and consistently meet or exceed 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.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in professional carpentry & installation with a furniture manufacturing company.
• NABTEB, Trade Test or Diploma in woodworks.

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.

Core Working Relationships:

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