Production Manager - Lusaka, Zambia

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Manage the production facility and production process. Ensure production process runs smoothly, safely, cleanly and meets production budget and goals.
Help set up an effective production process and work flow for large volume furniture orders.
Determine the flow of work, required staff, and additional tooling needed to improve the production process and create the most efficient production process.
Plan production schedule based on incoming orders and required delivery date, as well as warehouse stock.
Set up material inventory system to ensure products are clearly accounted for and tracked by workshop and warehouse staff.
Manages material inventory – reviews production schedule to determine all materials needed for timely production. Communicates with Purchasing staff to ensure all material needed for production is available ahead of production (eliminate delays due to material shortages
Plans and communicates the daily schedule to employees and to the different business departments to ensure that production and deliveries are properly planned.
Set tool and equipment maintenance schedule to ensure production can continue with minimal interruptions.
Review completed products to ensure high quality production
Review furniture designs to offer suggestions for improvements on the production process, aesthetics, or both.
Suggest new product designs based on market demands as appropriate.
Help establish a process for packaging and loading furniture for both local and export markets.
Organizing relevant training sessions
The candidate must manage and execute the production schedule and the A to Z of the process e.g. raw materials, staff, quality controls and assessments, meeting client orders on time (local and export), among many other duties that fall under the production manager.

Key Skills
Must have great leadership skills with the ability to create employee loyalty and solve problems
Computer skills
Must be adaptable and able to adjust to new opportunities and challenges in a unique work environment
Must be able to take ownership of production process.