Title of Position:

Production Manager

Key Summary of the Job: 

 To be accountable for  the company’s  production process  from start to finish

 Ensure that all production schedules are executed according to agreed time frame. 

 Ensure the furniture produced meet the company’s quality standard and meet clients’ requirements.

Core Working Relationships: 

 Production Team

 Technical Team

 Store Section

 Delivery Section

 Procurement /Logistics Team

 Management Team

Task Complexities: 

 Manage the production line, ensuring that all orders are executed to Clients’ requirement.

 Take responsibility for the coordination of all raw materials. 

 Ensure that production schedules are executed within the agreed time frame.

 Work with other relevant Departments to coordinate materials and manpower planning for production.

 Take responsibility for all Machinery and tools’ inventory and maintenance.

 Plan and organise maintenance of equipment 

 Identify faults, investigate production problems and repair equipment quickly and efficiently

 Organise plant start-up and shut-down schedules to ensure minimum loss of production time and profits

 Plan & monitor 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 the procurement of all materials for production, both local and foreign.

 Accountable for optimizing the company’s logistics process.

Key Job Attributes: 

Generic

 Leadership and motivational ability

 Problem-solving and Innovative  skills

 The ability to Multitask

 The ability to work with a team 

 Ability to work independently 

 Ability to be proactive and deliver results

 Integrity/Discipline 

 Excellent interpersonal skills

 Attention to details

Technical 

 Knowledge of a range of engineering functions and procedures

 Sound Knowledge of Furniture production 

Process

 An awareness of health and safety issues.

Education & Experience:

Education:

 A Degree in Engineering , Wood Technology or related  field  

Experience:

 Minimum of  7 years’ relevant work experience

To Apply, please send CV to recruit@gidijobs.com