Job description 1. Production Planning: Plan and coordinate production activities to meet production targets and deadlines for sofa frames, upholstery, and finishing. 2. Team Supervision: Supervise and motivate production employees, including upholsterers, frame builders, and finishers. 3. Quality Control: Ensure high levels of quality by monitoring production processes and implementing quality control procedures for sofa manufacturing. 4. Safety: Ensure a safe working environment by implementing safety procedures and protocols for working with power tools, upholstery materials, and other sofa manufacturing equipment. 5. Efficiency: Optimize production efficiency by analyzing production data and implementing process improvements to reduce waste, improve quality, and increase productivity. 6. Communication: Communicate effectively with production staff, management, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth production operations and resolve any issues that may arise. 7. Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot production issues and implement solutions to minimize downtime and ensure timely delivery of sofas. Role: Production & Manufacturing - Other Industry Type: Furniture & Furnishing Department: Production & Quality Assurance Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Role Category: Production & Manufacturing
Post - Manager Production Sofa Industry With experience Core Responsibilities: 1. Product Strategy & Planning: Define the product roadmap and strategy for new sofa collections, aligning with overall business goals and market trends. 2. Market Research & Analysis: Conduct market research to identify customer needs, preferences, and emerging trends in the sofa market. 3. Concept Development: Generate innovative sofa design concepts, considering factors like aesthetics, functionality, comfort, and cost. 4. Design & Development: Oversee the design and development process, working closely with designers, engineers, and other stakeholders. 5. Prototyping & Testing: Manage the creation of prototypes, conduct testing to ensure quality and performance, and iterate on designs based on feedback. 6. Cost Management: Develop and manage budgets for product development, ensuring projects stay within cost targets. 7. Production Management: Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure smooth transition from design to production. 8. Supplier Management: Work with suppliers of materials and components to ensure quality and timely delivery. 9. Team Leadership: Lead and motivate a team of designers, engineers, and other professionals involved in the NPD process. 10. Stakeholder Management: Communicate effectively with internal teams (sales, marketing, etc.) and external partners (designers, suppliers). 11. Quality Assurance: Ensure that all products meet quality standards and comply with relevant regulations. 12. Launch Management: Coordinate the launch of new sofa products, working with marketing and sales teams to ensure successful market introduction.