Careers at Bed Palace Kenya

JOB DESCRIPTION

PRODUCTION MANAGER – FURNITURE

Company: Bed Palace Kenya
Department: Production & Manufacturing
Position: Production Manager – Furniture
Specialization: Sofa Production
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Operations/General Manager
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

JOB PURPOSE

The Production Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising, and controlling the company's furniture production operations, with a primary focus on sofa manufacturing.

The role will ensure that production orders are properly planned and allocated, materials are available, production teams are effectively managed, quality standards are maintained, BOMs and ERP records are accurate, and completed products are delivered according to required specifications and timelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Production Planning & Work Allocation

• Plan daily, weekly, and monthly production activities.

• Allocate production orders and tasks to the appropriate teams and production sections.

• Coordinate the workflow across framing, cutting, sewing, upholstery, assembly, finishing, and quality control.

• Ensure production schedules are aligned with customer order requirements and delivery dates.

• Monitor production progress and follow up on delayed or pending orders.

• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective measures.

• Ensure efficient utilization of labour, machinery, materials, and production capacity.

2. Production ERP Management

• Manage production activities through the company's Production ERP system.

• Create, assign, update, and close production orders.

• Ensure production teams and supervisors provide accurate progress updates.

• Maintain accurate production data within the ERP.

• Monitor pending, active, completed, and delayed production orders.

• Generate and review production reports.

• Use ERP data to monitor productivity, material consumption, and production performance.

3. BOM Management

• Create and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for different sofa models and furniture products.

• Ensure every production order is linked to the correct BOM.

• Define required materials and quantities for each product.

• Monitor actual material consumption against approved BOM quantities.

• Investigate material variances and excessive consumption.

• Update BOMs when product designs, specifications, or materials change.

4. Stores & Material Management

• Oversee the management of production stores and materials.

• Ensure all materials are properly received, recorded, stored, and issued.

• Monitor stock levels of timber, foam, fabrics, springs, adhesives, accessories, and other production materials.

• Ensure materials issued to production are accurately recorded.

• Coordinate with procurement to ensure materials are available before production begins.

• Monitor material wastage and unauthorized usage.

• Conduct regular stock checks and reconcile physical stock against ERP records.

• Ensure proper organization and accountability within the stores department.

5. Quality Control

• Establish and enforce quality standards throughout the production process.

• Inspect sofa frames, dimensions, foam, stitching, upholstery, fabric finishing, and overall workmanship.

• Ensure quality checks are performed at different stages of production.

• Identify defects before products reach the final stage.

• Coordinate rework and corrective action where necessary.

• Reduce production defects, wastage, returns, and customer complaints.

• Ensure finished products meet approved designs and specifications before dispatch.

6. Production Team Management

• Supervise production supervisors, carpenters, upholsterers, tailors, cutters, assemblers, and other production staff.

• Allocate responsibilities according to skills, workload, and production priorities.

• Monitor employee productivity and performance.

• Ensure staff follow approved production procedures.

• Conduct regular production briefings and communicate daily priorities.

• Address production-related performance issues in coordination with management.

• Promote discipline, teamwork, accountability, and workplace safety.

7. Production Cost & Waste Control

• Monitor material consumption and production costs.

• Identify and reduce unnecessary material wastage.

• Monitor rework and defective production.

• Work with management to improve production efficiency and reduce costs.

• Ensure production is completed within approved material and resource requirements.

8. Reporting

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.

• Report on completed, pending, and delayed orders.

• Report material consumption, wastage, defects, and rework.

• Provide management with production performance updates.

• Highlight production challenges and recommend corrective actions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or degree in Production Management, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field is an advantage.

• Proven experience in furniture manufacturing, particularly sofa production.

• Strong understanding of sofa manufacturing and upholstery processes.

• Experience managing production teams and production workflows.

• Experience using a Production ERP system.

• Practical experience with BOM creation and management.

• Experience in stores, inventory, and material management.

• Strong knowledge of quality control processes.

• Good understanding of production planning and scheduling.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Production planning and scheduling

• Work allocation

• Production ERP management

• BOM management

• Stores and inventory management

• Quality control

• Material and wastage control

• Team leadership

• Production reporting

• Problem-solving

• Cost control

• Time management

• Communication and coordination

EXPERIENCE

At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in furniture manufacturing or a similar production environment.

Hands-on experience in sofa production, upholstery, furniture manufacturing, or related production operations is highly desirable.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• On-time completion of production orders.

• Production efficiency and productivity.

• Accuracy of ERP production records.

• Accuracy and compliance with BOMs.

• Reduction in material wastage.

• Accuracy of stores and inventory records.

• Reduction in production defects and rework.

• Quality of finished furniture.

• Effective daily work allocation.

• Reduction in production delays.

• Labour and material utilization.

• Compliance with production schedules.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Leadership and team management

• Production planning

• Organization and coordination

• Quality consciousness

• ERP proficiency

• BOM management

• Inventory control

• Problem-solving

• Decision-making

• Cost and waste control

• Attention to detail

• Accountability

• Ability to work under pressure
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  JOB DESCRIPTION

  CONTENT CREATOR

  Company: Bed Palace Kenya
  Department: Marketing & Communications
  Position: Content Creator
  Employment Type: Full-Time
  Reports To: Marketing Manager
  Location: Nairobi, Kenya

  JOB PURPOSE

  The Content Creator will be responsible for planning, creating, editing, and publishing engaging digital content that showcases Bed Palace Kenya’s products, showrooms, services, promotions, and brand identity across social media and other digital platforms.

  The role requires a creative individual with strong video production, photography, editing, storytelling, and social media skills who can create content that increases brand awareness, engagement, customer enquiries, and sales.

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Content Creation

  • Create high-quality videos, reels, TikToks, photos, and other digital content.

  • Produce content showcasing beds, mattresses, sofas, dining sets, carpets, curtains, and other products.

  • Create content for product launches, promotions, campaigns, events, and showroom activities.

  • Develop creative concepts, scripts, storyboards, and content ideas.

  • Capture behind-the-scenes content from production, showrooms, deliveries, and customer experiences.

  2. Video Production & Editing

  • Shoot professional-quality short-form videos using cameras, smartphones, and appropriate equipment.

  • Edit videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook, YouTube Shorts, and other platforms.

  • Add appropriate transitions, text, captions, music, voiceovers, and other editing elements.

  • Ensure content follows the company's visual identity and quality standards.

  • Produce different versions of content for different platforms.

  3. Social Media Content

  • Work with the marketing team to develop and maintain a consistent content calendar.

  • Identify and adapt relevant social media trends for the Bed Palace brand.

  • Assist in creating content designed to generate engagement, enquiries, website traffic, and sales.

  • Monitor content performance and provide ideas for improving reach and engagement.

  • Stay updated on changes in social media platforms, algorithms, trends, and content formats.

  4. On-Camera Content

  • Appear in videos where required.

  • Confidently present and explain products, offers, and services.

  • Conduct product demonstrations, showroom tours, customer interviews, and promotional videos.

  • Work with influencers and other content creators when required.

  5. Collaboration

  • Work closely with the Marketing, Sales, and Showroom teams.

  • Coordinate with management on campaigns, promotions, launches, and special events.

  • Assist with influencer and creator collaborations.

  • Ensure all published content accurately represents the brand and products.

  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

  • Diploma or degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Journalism, Film Production, or a related field is an advantage.

  • Proven experience as a Content Creator, Videographer, Social Media Creator, or similar role.

  • Strong video shooting and editing skills.

  • Proficiency in CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva, or similar editing software.

  • Strong understanding of TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and other social platforms.

  • Good photography and visual storytelling skills.

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

  • Creative and able to develop fresh content ideas.

  • Comfortable appearing on camera.

  • Good understanding of social media trends.

  • Strong attention to detail.

  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

  EXPERIENCE

  At least 1–2 years of relevant experience in content creation, social media, video production, or digital marketing.

  Experience in retail, furniture, home décor, lifestyle, or e-commerce will be an added advantage.

  KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

  • Quality and consistency of content produced.

  • Content output against the agreed content calendar.

  • Social media reach and engagement.

  • Growth in relevant social media audiences.

  • Customer enquiries generated through content.

  • Video views and retention.

  • Timely delivery of campaigns and promotional content.

  • Contribution of content to brand awareness and sales.

  CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Creativity

  • Video production

  • Photography

  • Storytelling

  • Social media management

  • Communication

  • Trend awareness

  • Attention to detail

  • Time management

  • Teamwork

  • Initiative and problem-solving