Furniture Production Manager at HRbreakoutRoom

Job Summary

• The 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 with packing and protection of 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 schedule 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 production process.
• Strong knowledge of furniture products and 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 multi-task with managing several projects at once.
• Ability to read architectural and 3D drawings and convert 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 management team.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and work well with a team.