Furniture Production Manager at Smart Partners Consulting Limited (SPCL)

Job Title: Furniture Production Manager

Job Summary

• We are looking for an experienced Furniture Production Manager to Lead, and Manager the end-to-end production of world class furnitures and interior décor for our client in Lagos.
• Preferred candidate must be willing to resume on Thursday, 2nd of January, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that the production of manufacturing products starts and finishes within budget and on time.
• They plan, schedule, coordinate and organize different production schedules and activities.
• Checking the production is running smoothly and liaising with crew to check they have all the kit they need.
• Manage the furniture production line to ensure that all orders are executed according to the clients’ requirements.
• Responsible for the inventory and maintenance of all machinery and tools.
• Responsible for the coordination of all raw materials (panels, screws, etc.).
• Coordinate materials and manpower planning for production.
• Plan and organize the maintenance of equipment.
• Ensure production problems are investigated and resolved in record time.
• Ensure that faulty equipment is repaired quickly and efficiently.
• Organize plant start-up and shut-down schedules to ensure minimum loss of production time.
• Plan and monitor furniture production at every stage of the manufacturing process.
• Ensure that all furniture produced meets the company’s quality standards.
• Troubleshoot design and/or manufacturing problems as they arise.
• Responsible for optimizing the manufacturing process and developing and carrying out manufacturing and productivity improvement plans.
• Overseeing the production process and drawing up a production schedule
• Ensuring that the production is cost-effective and also updating and improving whenever and wherever possible.
• Estimating costs and setting quality standards.
• Being responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment.
• Monitoring product standards and implementing quality-control programs.
• Supervise and handle all the job orders within the set time and operating budget.
• Handle all the production team’s needs, including job orders, work standards, process flow, and inspection reports.

Education, Qualification and Experience

• B.Sc / B.Tech / M.Sc / M.Arch / M.Eng / HND in Furniture Manufacturing Design / Fine Arts / Interior Design or a related field
• A furniture manufacturing designer professional certification advantageous.
• 10+ years of interior design project management or furniture manufacturing.
• Minimum of 10 years of Furniture manufacturing designing experience

Skills and Competencies:

• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office; Adobe and AutoCAD a major plus.
• Positive, upbeat personality with the ability to inspire and motivate staff in a team environment.
• Must have strong work ethic, be highly organized, detail oriented, and proactive.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to exhibit diplomacy and use high level of discretion.
• Ability to interact professionally with high-end clients, various vendors, and members of the production team.
• Must love a fast-paced creative environment.
• A passion for the home / furniture and the design / production process.
• Technical drawing, familiar with symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles, and page layout.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or SolidWorks or any Other CADSoftware
• Investigative mind inclined toward developing practical solutions to real-world problems.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is on 2nd January, 2025. Qualified and interested candidates can: Click here to apply online. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Website:
Official Job Website: https://smartpartnersng.com/

Note:

Due to the nature of this role we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.