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Production Officer

TURQUOISE MOUNTAIN, Multi Location

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Bachelor's Degree
Multi Location ()
Full Time
1282

About TURQUOISE MOUNTAIN

Job Summary

Context

Turquoise Mountain aims to transform the Afghan craft industry into a significant driver of national economic growth and job creation. Turquoise Mountain is at a crucial stage in its development, as it embarks on an ambitious five-year programme to transform the Afghan artisan sector right across the country, creating 5,000 new or better jobs for Afghan men and women. Turquoise Mountain also aims to use the Afghan artisan sector as a means to change people’s perceptions about Afghanistan, and thus “re-brand” the country. Part of this strategy is to demonstrate the high quality products that are made in Afghanistan. We currently supply jewellery, woodwork (architectural pieces and small gifts), ceramics and wall art to international retailers and designers. As we expand the number of buyers and designers that we supply and work with, our production has to match the demands of our clients. We have ambitious sales targets to be met in 2017 onwards and a crucial part of being successful is ensuring our artisans are well managed in the production of their products.

Purpose

To support the Sales and Design Manager in the production of orders for international clients by implementing and supervising our internal processes. The successful candidate in this role will be expected to have strong attention to detail and a good understanding of high quality or luxury products would be beneficial. They need to have a good eye for design and be confident in their communication skills, both verbal and written. Good spoken and written English is a must.

Roles and responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to, the following.

Duties & Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities


Supporting the Sales and Design Manager by managing all production processes for international orders. This includes managing a critical path, cost sheets, spec sheets, sealed samples and quality control of all orders whether international, local or in-development projects.

Responsible for reporting all production issues/delays to Sales and Design Manager.

Liaising directly with artisan businesses to problem solve any production issues.

Working with the Sales Team to ensure all production processes are followed and completed e.g. cost sheets, spec sheets, quotations, sealed samples, quality control etc.

Responsible for ensuring all production paperwork is filed and updated with any changes.

Ensure specification sheets for existing and future products are completed and filed.

Quality control – spot checking and reviewing quality of products and ensuring high standards are adhered to.

Overseeing the management of the online product database.

Some client communication may be required so good written communication skills are a must.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and experience


English language proficiency.

Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and projects.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Competent Microsoft Office suite skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Experience of working with artisanal businesses or with crafts would be beneficial

Submission Guideline

Interested qualified candidates should send a full CV with a cover letter explaining their motivation in applying for the job and highlighting their relevant skills and experience to the below submission email no later than 26-July-2017. The subject line of the email must be: (TMT-20-2017)production officer .otherwise the application will not consider.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview

Functional Area

Business Administration

Countries

Submission Email

vacancy@turquoisemountain.org

Post Date

Jul 15, 2017

Closing Date

Jul 25, 2017

Reference

TMT-20-2017 Production Officer

Number of Vacancies

1

Salary Range

Salary is negotiable

Years of Experience

3 years

Probation Period

3 month

Contract Type

Long-term

Contract Duration

Not Specified

Contract Extensible

false

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Gender

Any