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3-5years

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Kakamega - Kenya

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Not Disclosed

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Job Description

Job Title: Wood Bamboo Furniture Production Supervisor

Job Location: Kenya (Vihiga County)

Remuneration: Competitive Package

Reports to: CEO

Direct Reports: Weavers Machinists Carpenters

ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our client is a leading nonprofit organization in Kenya committed to reforestation sustainable forestry and community development. Their mission is to restore degraded landscapes promote sustainable livelihoods and combat climate change through innovative environmental solutions.

JOB PURPOSE:
Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Bamboo Furniture Production Supervisor to join their team.
The ideal candidate will oversee the production of highquality bamboo furniture ensuring efficiencyquality control and adherence to sustainable practices. This role is crucial in supporting our mission to promote ecofriendly products and sustainable forestry practices

KEY DELIVERABLES:
Report writing
Production Management
Quality Output
Computer operation skills
Data management

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Production Management: Supervise the entire production process of bamboo furniture from raw material procurement to final product.
Quality Control: Implement and maintain stringent quality control measures to ensure all products meet industry standards.
Team Supervision: Lead train and manage a team of skilled workers fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
Inventory Management: Monitor and manage inventory levels ensuring the timely availability of materials and supplies.
Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
Safety Compliance: Ensure all production activities comply with health and safety regulations.
Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on production activities highlighting achievements and areas for improvement.
Schedules assigns and plans the work of carpentry shop personnel performing a variety of carpentry projects.
Responsible for job card allocation and job cards flow in the workshop including job scheduling and labour allocation for daytoday workshop operations.
Regularly report progress on each job and quickly communicate delays or concerns with the client.
Plan and develops work schedules equipment s usage schedules priority of workshop expenditures and procedures for equipment maintenance.
Develop workshop Standard Operating Procedures.
Any other duty assigned by the supervisor.


Requirements

Required Skills
Strong leadership and team management abilities.
Excellent organizational and problemsolving skills.
Proficiency in production planning and quality control.
Knowledge of sustainable production practices.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Language: Proficiency in English and Swahili.
Computer operations.
Knowledge of supervisory principles practices and techniques.
Knowledge of the tools equipment and materials common to the carpentry trade.
Supervisory skills.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn and adapt to new techniques and technologies.

General competencies:
Teamwork.
Proficiency in MS office.
Proactive.
Solution and result oriented.
Reliability with demonstrated interpersonal skills.
High degree of professionalism and ethics.

Qualifications
Education: Diploma or degree in Art and Design Woodwork Technology or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in furniture production supervision preferably with a focus on bamboo or sustainable materials.

How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and contact information for three professional references.


Employment Type

Full Time

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