Job Description
The Production Manager supports the management team and Executive. The Production Manager’s main function is to ensure efficient and timely production of furniture, within budget and to industry standard. The production manager is responsible for planning, organizing and controlling of the production needs while overseeing staffing requirements and will streamline processes for operational effectiveness.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Establishes and facilitates departmental procedures which in turn enhance the production and efficiency while supporting safety policies, quality systems and procedures
• Oversees production planning
• Implements, oversees and controls the production schedule
• Supervises, reviews and revise workforce scheduling, if required
• Oversees and reviews time and attendance of staff, as well as leave approvals
• Monitors and regulates workforce needs to ensure optimum staffing levels are supporting business demands
• Analyzes production, quality control and budgetary outcome of production schedules
• Implements and monitor production quality management systems
• Oversees raw materials and equipment stock and tracking programs for increased financial effectiveness
• Implements cost control programs cost procedures
• Oversees, monitors and directs coordination and maintenance of equipment and warehouse
• Collaborates with management for preparation of on-call schedule
• Audits and reviews production paperwork and processes to ensure compliance
• Audits and implements policies/procedures related to production. This will also include warehousing and procurement of raw materials.
• Ensures efficient collaboration and coordination between departments for job completion
• Monitors and schedules orientation and other training for new and existing employees in conjunction with OHS and Quality management systems
• Follows all safety policies and procedures to support a safe working environment, including safe operation of machines and equipment
• Collaborates with other divisional foremen to find best practices and the best solutions
• Reviews the overall performance and identifying training necessities of production personnel
• Responsible for new product development in collaboration with the Designers
• Preparation, distribution and inventory responsibility for Marketing Materials
• Any other duties as assigned by the superiors


Qualifications and Experience
• Degree in Production engineering
more than 5 years' experience in senior management position in the manufacturing industry / similar