Furniture Production Manager at Tati Consults

Tati Consults specializes in providing bespoke HR consultancy services and solutions to SMEs across Nigeria. We also support individuals at home by providing domestic staffing solutions such as Nanny, babysitters, Helper, Errand runners, Reliable maids, Cleaners, etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Furniture Production Manager

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The furniture production manager will be responsible for managing the production facility and the production process and making sure the products are delivered on time, on budget, and meeting the high-quality standards. The manager will be responsible for managing approximately 20-30 carpenters, finishers, upholsters, and metal workers.
• The ideal candidate is required to have extensive experience with managing export quality wood and steel furniture production.
• The candidate should be familiar with both large-volume production processes and custom furniture production. Experience in packing and protecting furniture for shipping is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production facility and production process. Ensure production process runs smoothly, safely, cleanly, and meets production budget and goals.
• Initiate an effective production process and work flow for large volume furniture orders.
• Determine the flow of work, required staff, and additional tooling needed to improve the production process and create the most efficient production process.
• Set the production schedule based on incoming orders and required delivery dates.
• Set up material inventory system to ensure product is clearly accounted for and tracked by workshop staff.
• Manage material inventory – reviews production schedule to determine all materials needed for timely production.
• Communicates with Purchasing staff to ensure all material needed for production is available ahead of production (eliminate delays due to material shortages).
• Plans and communicates the daily schedule to employees and to the different business departments to ensure that production and deliveries are properly planned.
• Set tool and equipment maintenance schedules to ensure production can continue with minimal interruptions.
• Review completed products to ensure high-quality production.
• Review furniture designs to offer suggestions for improvements on the production process, aesthetics, or both.
• Suggest new product designs based on market demands as appropriate.
• Help establish a process for packaging and loading furniture for export via shipping containers.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 5 years experience managing furniture production.
• Must be able to communicate in English both verbal and written.
• Must have great leadership skills with the ability to create employee loyalty and solve problems.
• Computer skills – Microsoft office, excel (experience with autocad and SketchUp is a plus).
• Must be adaptable and able to adjust to new opportunities and challenges in a unique work environment.
• Must be able to take ownership of the production process.
• Strong knowledge of furniture products and the furniture industry as a whole.
• Strong knowledge specifically related to woodworking and carpentry.
• Experience as a woodworker or carpenter required.
• Highly organized and able to multitask with managing several projects at once.
• Ability to read architectural and 3D drawings and convert them to production.
• Strong attention to detail regarding following the drawings and ensuring the finished product matches the specifications.
• Ability to problem solve and develop solutions to problems in collaboration with the management team.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and work well with a team.

Salary
N200,000 -350,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2022.