Furniture Production Manager

PRODUCTION MANAGER – U&M FACTORY

U&M Furniture is a dynamic and successful company in the furniture industry in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The mission of the company is to design and manufacture top quality furniture for the leading retailers of the world and India, while creating an environment that’s harmonious for its customers, for its employees and for its local community. Based on sound values, the company is based on a participatory management, a successful engineering and sustainable development to promote his economic growth and the achievement of its employees.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

1. Planning and Scheduling of Production: Prioritizing projects and optimizing machine utilization. Ensure process adherence at all times.

2. Ensure Lean Production Process Efficiency: Optimize the use of manpower, machinery, materials, and money. Just-in-time inventory management of raw materials and consumables.

3. Ensure Minimal Wastage and Cost Savings in Production: Implement cost-saving measures.

4. Setup Stringent QC Processes and Documentation: Minimize errors in manufacturing and ensure QC documentation at critical control points.

5. Daily Management and Maintenance of Woodworking Machinery and Equipment: Creating daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance schedules and following up aggressively to implement them on the shop floor with the maintenance manager.

6. Ensure Packaging Standards and Prevent Transit Damages: Implement packaging standards at optimized costs.

7. Coordinate with Clients and Internal Teams: Ensure smooth coordination of orders to ensure customer satisfaction.

8. Ensure the Finishing Line is Upgraded: Optimize productivity and turnaround time for veneer finishing and PU coating.

9. Create a Process for Executing Site Work and Installation: Coordinate with site installation teams to ensure systematic site work and timely project execution.

10. Shop Floor Hygiene and Cleanliness: Set up and implement daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules with the housekeeping/admin team.

11. Create a Team for Prototyping: Manage offcuts and ensure prototyping are managed smoothly and on-time for clients.

12. Setup Offcuts Management Process: Innovate ways to use offcuts and manage storage and retrieval.

13. Attend Woodworking Machinery Fairs: Recommend new machines and dedicated production tools to increase productivity.

14. Engaging Employees and Maintaining a Favorable Working Atmosphere: Achieve objectives by engaging employees.

15. Participate Daily in Production Meetings: Engage in regular meetings for updates and planning.

16. Setup Site Materials Procurement and Issue Process: Implement site materials procurement and issue processes.

17. Participate in Various Committees and Meetings: Engage in committees and meetings for overall company growth.

18. Identify Source of Slowdowns in the Production Chain: Address and resolve production chain slowdowns or stops.

19. Promote and Maintain a Culture of Health and Safety: Implement HACCP initiatives to promote prevention.

20. Document Employee Records and Conduct Performance Evaluations: Maintain records and conduct evaluations.

21. Assess Workforce Needs and Maintain Versatility: Evaluate workforce needs and ensure team versatility.

22. Training and Integration of New Employees: Ensure proper training and integration of new hires.

23. Keep Track of Procedures and Working Methods with Employees: Maintain updated procedures and methods.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

· Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Engineering

· Good understanding of Wood Working Machinery Operations and Maintenance.

· Strong in implementing processes and working systematically documenting at each level of manufacturing. Ability to work on and implement ERP.

· Hands-on with Auto CAD and other factory related software.

· 8 to 10 years of experience in Solid wood and Upholstered Furniture manufacturing environment

· Leadership, communication skills and mobilization

· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

· Must respond well under stress and pressures of manufacturing environment

· Enthusiasm, flexibility and organizational skills

· Analytical and problem resolutions skills

· Autonomy and sense of initiative

· Must be able to work with a sense of urgency and work with strict timelines

· Availability to work additional hours

· Must be able to communicate in English and Hindi