Assistant Production Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Production Manager in planning, organizing, and overseeing daily production operations.
- Supervise factory floor staff (carpenters, upholsterers, finishers, machine operators) to ensure productivity and quality output.
- Monitor production schedules and ensure timely completion of furniture orders.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and workplace standards within the workshop.
- Coordinate raw material usage and support inventory control to minimize waste and downtime.
- Conduct routine quality checks on finished and in-process furniture to ensure adherence to company standards.
- Assist in implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce production costs.
- Prepare basic production reports (daily output, downtime, material usage) for management review.
- Support maintenance planning for machines and tools to reduce breakdowns.
- Liaise with design, sales, and logistics teams to align production with order requirements.
Requirements & Qualifications
- OND / HND / B.Sc. in Production Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Wood Technology, or a related field.
- 2–4 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment (furniture or woodwork industry is a strong advantage).
- Practical knowledge of furniture production processes (carpentry, finishing, upholstery, assembly).
- Strong people management and supervisory skills.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: precious@ldd-consulting.com using the job title as the subject of the email