Production Manager (Furniture Manufacturing) at IO Furniture Limited

IO Furniture Limited is a full-service interior design and furniture manufacturing company characterized by our uncompromising quality and innovative design solutions. With innovation, functionality, and style at the heart and soul of our company, we deliver perfection consistently. From our signature classics to our custom project designs we have managed to build a stellar reputation for excellence, quality, reliability and integrity.

We pride ourselves in our ability to interpret the essence of our clients through manufacturing and design. By working closely with each client we are able to create spaces that embody their being because regardless of whether they are individuals, brands or establishments to us each project is personal.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Manager (Furniture Manufacturing)

Location: Ilupeju, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Operations 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.

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.

Core Working Relationships

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

Education & Experience

• A Degree in Engineering or Wood Technology.
• 5 - 7 years’ work experience as a Production Manager in a furniture manufacturing company.

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.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2022.