The position shall cover the following areas:
The Office Furniture Manager is mainly responsible for ensuring that customer requests for furniture delivery and assembly are met in a timely manner and they also work closely with the head of the stationery department to provide superior customer service.
Job Requirements/Specifications
Education:
· Must have 5 CXC subjects with passes in English and Math
· Diploma in Woodworking or Carpentry
Experience: At least three (3) years’ experience in a similar position would be an asset.
· Preferably with an industrial or technical background in a similar capacity.
Responsibilities Include:
1.Assemble wooden parts or assemblies to form sections, frames, or complete articles of furniture: Trim joints to fit, using hand tools.
2.Inspect and verify accuracy of assembled article for conformance to specified standards, using square and tape measure.
3.Smooth irregular joints with rasp and sandpaper, and level chair legs, using circular leveling saw.
4.May drill holes and attach hardware, such as drawer guides, drawer locks, catches, and latches, using power drill and hand tools.
5.May slide drawers in and out to test ease of movement, and adjust ill-fitting drawers, using hand tools.
6.Monitor stock levels in the bond and also responsible for ensuring goods are recorded.
7.Complete whole sale orders from customers for furniture and equipment.
8.Visit warehouse to have knowledge of Furniture, cabinets and equipment.
9.Responsible for Training, Managing and supervising assemblers.
10.Create weekly schedule for employees within the department.
11.Responsible for disciplining employee within the department.
12.Communicate with purchasing department about comparative shopping analyses, fast and slow selling merchandise, planning and adjusting stock levels, and customer requests.
13.Employee Engagement: Office Furniture Managers may work closely with employees to understand their furniture needs and preferences. This can involve soliciting feedback, organizing focus groups, and facilitating communication between staff and management regarding furniture-related matters.
14.Budget Management: Office Furniture Managers are typically responsible for managing the budget allocated for furniture-related expenses. This includes tracking expenditures, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and preparing budget reports for management review.
15.Responsible for evaluating employees within the department.
16.Any other task assigned to you from time to time.