Factory Manager (Furniture Industry)

Job Summary & Purpose

To direct and control all production, QA/QC and maintenance operations of the affiliate to ensure

that business objectives are met efficiently and effectively and as per the companys quality

standards and standard operating procedures.

Organization Chart

Scope

People Responsible for the leadership, direction and appraisal of all aspects of the Production,

Engineering & Maintenance & QA/QC departments of the affiliate.

Financial General financial responsibility for approved budgets within the affiliates Plant

Operations department.

Other

Responsibilities

- Direct and control all Manufacturing employees to ensure that they are appropriately

motivated and trained and carry their responsibilities to the required standards.

- Implement and contribute to the development of the affiliates strategy in the areas of

manufacturing to ensure that company achieves its short and long-term objectives.

- Develop and implement all necessary policies and procedures to ensure that the

manufacturing functions achieve their business objectives.

- Develop and control the budget for the Manufacturing Department to ensure that the

department has all the resources required to meet its objectives within agreed financial

parameters.

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- Direct and control the Manufacturing function to ensure that finished goods of the

required standard are available to customers within agreed costs and at the right times.

- Oversee all manufacturing operations to ensure that they meet agreed production plans,

product quality and cost standards.

- Identify and implement quality improvement programs to improve the cost effectiveness

of the manufacturing process.

- Monitor all manufacturing operations and working conditions to ensure the continued

provision of a safe and healthy working environment.

- Maintain all necessary records to ensure effective monitoring of the manufacturing

process.

- Develop all necessary policies and procedures to ensure that a safe and healthy working

environment is maintained at all company sites.

- Maintain an effective working relationship with all other managers to ensure that there is

effective coordination of all company activities in support of corporate objectives.

- Act as the company's main adviser on all issues relating to technical functions and keep abreast

of latest developments to ensure that the company maintains its competitive position.

Decision Making Authority

Full decision-making authority within their scope of work and organizational policies with regards to:

o Budget allocation and disbursement for own department.

o Employee hiring and termination.

Minimum Knowledge & Experience

Education Bachelor of Engineering (mechanical or industrial engineering)

MBA (preferred)

Knowledge of related IOS standards and other applicable quality

standards

Knowledge of Project Management

MS Office applications

Written and spoken fluency in English

Experience 10 years in the industry of which at least 5 in productions and/or engineering in a

managerial capacity.

Competencies Leadership

Commercial Awareness

Strategic thinking and planning

Driving for results

Team development and leadership

Building organizational talent

Delegation and empowerment

Advanced analytical and problem solving

Physical Effort

Regular and normal effort associated with a senior management-level full-time position with

periodic and/or cyclical stress-intensive activities