• Application Deadline: Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Operations Manager (Expatriate)


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 8 - 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Administration / Secretarial  , Expatriate 
  

Working Relationships

• Management Team


• Finance Team


• Design & Technical Team


• Customer Service Team


• Production & Installation Teams


• Logistics/Procurement Team

Reporting Line: MD/CEO

Task Complexities

• Oversee the day-to-day efficient and optimal management of the Operational arm of the organization.


• Supervise, direct and manage the Operations team- Production, Upholstery, Spraying, Procurement, Delivery and Installation.


• Monitor the progress of procurement, production, delivery and logistics and installation, confirming that they stay on schedule and within budget.


• Supervise procurement processes of ordering and purchasing of materials, ensuring that inventory levels are maintained.


• Work with Production Supervisors to analyze job orders and schedule installations upon completion of production, ensuring cost-effective, high quality and timely delivery of products.


• Estimating, negotiating and agreeing on budgets and timelines with Production staff and Installation teams.


• Plan and organize production operations and installation schedules, in order of approved priority list.


• Onboard new installers and negotiate installation fees in line with allocated budget.


• Visit project and/or clients’ sites, monitoring progress of installations and correction or rectification of snag, where necessary


• Determine quality control standards and ensure that items received and final products meet quality standards and customer specifications.


• Recommend changes in workflow and operations to maximize operational efficiency.


• Identify, investigate, evaluate, analyze and resolve issues arising from or relating to operational matters.


• Establish workflow policies that enhance speed and efficiency without compromising product quality


• Give regular reports to Management and other stakeholder on status of operational matters.

Education & Experience

• B.Sc in Engineering, Architecture, Wood Technology or other related field


• 8-10 year’s previous work experience in a similar role within a furniture manufacturing company


• Candidate must be an expatriate.

Key Job Attributes:

Generic:

• Leadership and motivational ability


• Delegation


• Oral and written communication skills


• Strong negotiation and mediation skills


• Problem-solving, creativity


• Time management and organizational skills


• Ability to be proactive and deliver results


• Integrity/Discipline


• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Technical:

• Sound knowledge of Furniture manufacturing operations processes


• Knowledge of a range of engineering functions and procedures


• Prove knowledge of Project Management


• Excellent Reporting skills


• Proficiency in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and AutoCAD


• Interpretation of designs and drawings.