Manage the production facility and production process. Ensure production process runs smoothly, safely, cleanly, AND meets production budget and goals
Help set up and 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
Set the production schedule based on incoming orders and required delivery dates.
Set up material inventory system to ensure product is clearly accounted for and tracked by workshop 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 export via shipping containers.