TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR
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TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR
BrighterMonday Consulting
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Job summary
The Technical Supervisor oversees the end-to-end local fabrication and outsourced production of custom-made furniture. Because the company utilizes a 100% contract manufacturing model, this role does not directly manage an internal workshop. Instead, the supervisor is responsible for translating custom design concepts into technical production packages, vetting and selecting local third-party suppliers, and conducting rigorous quality assurance (QA) at vendor sites. The goal is ensuring all custom pieces are delivered on time, within budget, and to exact technical specifications.
Min Qualification
Bachelors
Experience Level
Mid level
Experience Length
4 years
Language Requirement
English
Work Type
Full Time
Working Hours
8 to 5
Applicant Location
Uganda
Job descriptions & requirements
IncumbentTBA
Reports to[Line Manager Title]
MemberMid-Level Specialist
Career Profile
The Technical Supervisor oversees the end-to-end local fabrication and outsourced production of custom-made furniture. Because the company utilizes a 100% contract manufacturing model, this role does not directly manage an internal workshop. Instead, the supervisor is responsible for translating custom design concepts into technical production packages, vetting and selecting local third-party suppliers, and conducting rigorous quality assurance (QA) at vendor sites. The goal is ensuring all custom pieces are delivered on time, within budget, and to exact technical specifications.
Professional Qualifications
- Higher Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Wood Technology, Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering (Fabrication option), Industrial Fine Art (Furniture Design/Production), or a deeply technical manufacturing equivalent.
- 4–6 years of technical quality control, contract manufacturing management, or senior workshop supervision within the regional furniture ecosystem. Proven experience dealing with regional suppliers is a distinct advantage.
- Technical Testing Equipment Proficiency (Mandatory):
Pin/Pinless Wood Moisture MetersExpert ability to test and reject timber with moisture levels outside the acceptable 10%–12% threshold for regional environments.
Digital Calipers & MicrometersAccurate measurement of metal gauges, board thicknesses, and edge-banding alignments against technical drawings.
Coating Thickness GaugesTesting paint, lacquer, and powder-coating thickness and adhesion levels.
Lux Meters / Surface ComparatorsEvaluating finish uniformity, color matching, and surface defects under standardized lighting.
Direct Reports
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None
Role Purpose
- Technical Design & Pre-Production
- Review and validate design concepts, 3D models, and aesthetic sketches for manufacturing feasibility
- Convert creative designs into comprehensive technical production packages, including detailed AutoCAD/SolidWorks shop drawings, Bill of Materials (BOM), and hardware specifications.
- Standardize technical drawings to ensure local suppliers have unambiguous blueprints that minimize errors during fabrication.
- Supplier Sourcing & Contract Manufacturing Management
- Identify, vet, and onboard capable local furniture manufacturers, carpenters, upholsterers, and metal fabricators
- Assess vendor capacity, machinery quality, craftsmanship standards, and financial reliability.
- Negotiate production timelines, unit costs, and quality SLAs (Service Level Agreements) with third-party workshops.
- Allocate production jobs to the most suitable suppliers based on their specific technical strengths (e.g., solid wood expert vs. metal framer).
- Production Supervision & Quality Assurance
- Serve as the primary technical contact for all external manufacturing partners, resolving shop-floor queries in real time
- Conduct regular on-site inspections at local supplier workshops during critical stages of fabrication (e.g., framing, joinery, finishing, upholstery).
- Enforce strict quality control standards to ensure third-party outputs match approved prototypes and technical drawings.
- Manage the prototyping process, ensuring first-article inspections are thoroughly signed off before approving full production runs.
- Timeline & Logistics Coordination
- Track production schedules across multiple external vendors concurrently to guarantee on-time project delivery
- Identify and mitigate bottlenecks in the local supply chain (e.g., material shortages, vendor delays).
- Coordinate final inspections, packaging standards, and transit readiness from the supplier's facility to the company warehouse or client site.
Soft Skills
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