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TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR - Kampala, Uganda
BrighterMonday Consulting
Outside Kenya 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 3 days ago (17 Oct 2026) Updated 3 days ago
Job Description
The Technical Supervisor will oversee the design, supplier sourcing and production supervision of custom furniture, ensuring technical specifications are met and quality standards are upheld. Responsibilities include creating detailed production packages, managing third‑party manufacturers and conducting on‑site quality inspections. The role requires a higher diploma or degree and 4–6 years of relevant experience.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Higher Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Wood Technology, Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Fine Art or a related field.
- • 4–6 years of experience in technical quality control, contract manufacturing management or senior workshop supervision within the East African furniture sector.
- • Proven ability to work with Kenyan and Ugandan suppliers.
- • Proficiency with wood moisture meters, digital calipers, micrometers, coating thickness gauges and lux meters.
- • Strong vendor management, negotiation and problem‑solving skills.
- • Excellent communication abilities to bridge design and production teams.
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Review and validate design concepts, 3D models and sketches for manufacturing feasibility.
- • Produce comprehensive technical production packages, including AutoCAD/SolidWorks drawings, BOMs and hardware specifications.
- • Identify, vet and onboard local furniture manufacturers and related suppliers.
- • Negotiate production timelines, costs and quality service level agreements.
- • Serve as primary technical contact for external partners, resolving shop‑floor queries.
- • Conduct on‑site inspections and enforce strict quality control standards during fabrication.
- • Ensure compliance with technical drawings, material specifications and finish requirements.