Production Manager- Furniture Upholstery

The role is responsible for managing the day to day running of the Furniture joinery as well as oversee the installation at the Client/ end user. The Manager will also provide leadership and management to the team.

Key Accountabilities:

• Preparation of product measurements / templates / details .
• Reviewing & updating BoM (Bill of Materials prepared by QS) and issuing to responsible team for materials procurement.
• Ensuring that Health & Safety is of paramount importance in the department, regulations are met and that the workplace is kept clean and tidy.
• Establishing and maintaining designated work spaces, storage areas and gangways.
• Planning and organizing production schedules, Supervising the production processes and accountable for the Quality Control of all in-house production.
• Assessing project and resource requirements and deciding what resources are required.
• Ensuring that the production is cost effective and managing the reduction of process waste.
• Liaising with the Estimation and Projects departments regarding finalization of the production and /or project budgets and timescales.
• Ensuring that production processes are compliant with company standards and reviewing progress constantly.
• Ensure that all production data is processed in both a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure that materials are managed accordingly ensuring safe storage, and procedural inventory control.
• Ensuring that all machinery, equipment, hand tools etc are maintained in a good state of repair including organizing the repair and routine maintenance of production equipment.
• Building strong working relationships with other departments and team members to facilitate fruitful collaborations.
• Training, mentoring and motivating the workforce, ensuring that individual development is recorded on the Skills Matrix and in the employees personnel file.
• Engaging with employees and positively encouraging their input to continuously improve both efficiency and an engaging work environment.

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required -

• Previous experience of working in a joinery/production environment or similar
• Should be able read production drawings
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Motivational and influencing skills
• Organized, able to prioritize
• Approachable and a good listener
• Experience in conflict management and resolution

Job Type: Permanent

Language:

• English fluently (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What is your Notice Period?
• What is your Salary Expectation?