IO Furniture Limited is a full-service interior design and manufacturing company characterized by our uncompromising quality and innovative design solutions. With innovation, functionality, and style at the heart and soul of our company, we deliver perfection consistently. From our signature classics to our custom project designs we have managed to build a stellar reputation for excellence, quality, reliability and integrity.

We pride ourselves in our ability to interpret the essence of our clients through manufacturing and design. By working closely with each client we are able to create spaces that embody their being, because regardless of whether they are individuals, brands or establishments to us each project is personal.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations Manager (Expatriate)

Location: Ilupeju, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Managing Director

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

Core Working Relationships:

• Management Team
• Finance Team
• Design & Technical Team
• Customer Service Team
• Production & Installation Teams
• Logistics/Procurement Team

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.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2023.