Job summary:  The role of the Senior Designer & Continual Improvement Manager is to perform all elements of furniture design for King Living and reports to the Head of Product. The role also ensures designs and related processes are commercial and in line with King Living’s Brand and Product DNA of premium quality, elegant understatement, engineered for comfort, contemporary furniture designs. Objectives: Furniture Design and Product Development Duties

• Designs, develops and delivers new furniture projects from briefing through to production
• Works in a fast-paced product development environment
• Ensures all projects uphold a high standard of functional and technical performance
• Manages inputs from key stakeholders
• Produces production documentation
• Produces prototypes using in-house R&D workshop
• Ensures designs are delivered in line with agreed design direction, quality requirements, critical path timelines, sales and profit targets
• Design supported to drive cost at development stage
• Ensures quality and workmanship of product are in line with King Livings Brand and Product DNA
• Works collaboratively with local and overseas production and related cross- functional teams
• Works with retail, engineering and manufacturing on design, distribution and product specifications and changes, as needed
• Creates a Product information pack for every product designed for all relevant departments
• Ensures when changes are made in production at GL that an ECN is issued. These changes need to be managed and communicated throughout the business in a format and language that can be understood by all relevant departments
• Creates Product Services manuals for the Customer Service team and service technicians
• Ensures designs are product tested and with electrical certification, as required
• Performs product training on own designs, as required
• Is proactive, autonomous and self-sufficient

Key Performance Indicators

• Product is commercial and reflects Brand DNA
• Designs executed in line with agreed quality standards, timeline and budgets.
• Achievement of agreed sales and profit targets for Design categories
• Critical path and quality in line with agreed timeframes and standards

Continual Improvement Duties

• Manage & Improve with Engineering department quality reporting, process and standards for new and existing product ranges.
• Review and Advise on Quality issue priorities.
• Review and Advise on remedial action from a design related perspective of known quality issues.
• Establish where quality improvements could be aided by a Design change and oversee improvement.
• ECN’s – Review and Sign-off all major product changes
• Ensure engineering communication of improvements is accurate, relevant and reaches all necessary personnel.

Key Performance Indicators

• Establish Quality as a high-level objective for Design, Engineering and GL.
• Develop with Engineering clear standards for product development and testing.
• Short-term - Reduce genuine production quality issues to a rate lower than 10% of delivered sales.
• Long-term - Reduce genuine production quality issues to a rate lower than 3% of delivered sales.

Teamwork Duties

• Demonstrates a 'can do' attitude
• Works collaboratively with all relevant departments to achieve team objectives
• Clear and positive communication with all departments
• Carries out any other task, as requested by Management
• Promotes a positive work environment

Key Performance Indicators

• High levels of engagement and positive feedback from suppliers, stakeholders and peers.
• Broader objectives of the business are embraced and implemented.

Role Specific Competencies: Work Standards  Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed. Planning and Organising Establishing course of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Customer Focus Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships. Quality Orientation (Attention to Detail) Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Time Management Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Creativity and Innovation Generating creative and innovative solutions; trying different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities. Building Positive Working Relationships Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals. Contributing to Team Success Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals. Qualification and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design or equivalent
• 3+ years furniture or equivalent design experience
• Experience with upholstery and soft furnishings design
• Experience with variety of manufacturing processes, especially metal fabrication, injection moulding, metal casting and CNC machining, etc
• Practical knowledge of materials, material properties and material finishing
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, SolidWorks and Keyshot
• Proficiency in producing production documentation
• Proficiency in producing prototypes using in-house R&D workshop

Role Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Able to travel as required by Company, both internationally and domestically.

  Apply Now At: mikki.birnbaum@kingliving.com.au for the opportunity to join a well-established growing Australian owned Company!        

 

SUMMARY: The role of the Production Supervisor is to ensure the team of sewers work productively, complete all allocated sewing work effectively, on time and to the highest quality.

Responsibility - Team Supervision: Duties - Receives instruction from Manager as to daily production requirements. Reviews and organises daily jobs for team. Responsible for direct supervision of all sewing work, whilst also being a hands-on sewer in the team. Performs pattern matching, as required. Provides training for new and current sewers in the team. Works on new designs and samples and provides advice, sewing etc. Performs annual stock-take assistance. Liaises with Customer Service and carries out any repairs required. Liaises with Design team. Liaises with the Visual Merchandising team regarding all flocking issues. Liaises with the Marketing team regarding all marketing issues. Key Performance Indicators - Critical path achieved in line with agreed timeframes and standards. Projects delivered within scope. Displays leadership to ensure employee performance and engagement. Machines, materials and working environment: Duties - Assists with maintenance of sewing machines, sharpening of scissors and knives etc. Ensures a clean and tidy work area, no obstacles in pathways, no leaking oils in machines etc. Key Performance Indicators - Maintenance, safety and cleanliness of equipment and work areas. Quality: Duties - Adheres to all Procedures and Policies. Sets high standards of performance for self and others. Assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks and meeting the required standards. Self-imposes standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed. Is punctual and responsible Key Performance Indicators - Sewing quality flawlessly executed in line with Product DNA Relationship Management: Duties - Builds and maintains communication channels with key stakeholders of the business. Maintains strong relationships with the internal teams and other key external stakeholders and ensure requests are responded to in a timely manner. Key Performance Indicators - High levels of engagement and positive feedback from peers and stakeholders. Team Work: Duties - Works collaboratively within Purchasing, Product and Design teams. Promotes a positive work environment. Carries out any other task, as requested. Key Performance Indicators - Positive feedback from peers and stakeholders. Safety: Duties - Ensures work practices are in line with workplace health and safety requirements. Identifies and corrects conditions that affect employee safety and upholds safety standards. Key Performance Indicators - Compliance to WHS requirements. Role Specific Competencies Competency -  Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed. Quality Orientation (Attention to Detail): Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Commerciality: Using economic, financial, market, and industry data to understand and improve business results; using one’s understanding of business functions, trends and own position in the business to contribute to effective business strategies and tactics. Planning and Organising: Establish courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Creativity and Innovation: Generating creative and innovative solutions; trying different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities. Building Positive Working Relationships: Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals. Negotiation: Effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties. Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; acting to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive Reports To: Head of Factory and Supply Chain

Apply Now At: mikki.birnbaum@kingliving.com.au for the opportunity to join a well-established growing Australian owned Company!

Position Details: Molmic is an Australian made and owned family business who are proud to have been making sofa’s for over 30 years in Melbourne. At Molmic we proudly manufacture sofas, chairs and beds in various fabric and leathers. We are looking for a team member to join our team in the Feather department as a cushion filler. Training will be provided. We are looking for someone who is

• Willing to learn
• Punctual and reliable
• Can take instruction well
• Has a capability to read and interpret job cards
• Ability and confidence to work under your own initiative

Located conveniently in Airport West, Melbourne, Victoria. Immediate start with overtime available. If you believe this is the position for you, please email your resume and cover letter to careers@molmic.com.au Please note that only suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview in our Airport West office. For more information about Molmic please visit our website: www.molmic.com.au

Position Details: Molmic is an Australian made and owned family business who are proud to have been making sofa’s for over 30 years in Melbourne. We are looking for an experienced furniture fabric cutter to join our team. At Molmic we proudly manufacture sofas, chairs and beds in various fabric and leathers. We use state of the art Lectra marker making and cutting machine. To be successful in this position you will possess the following:

• Cutting with various fabric and leathers experience is ideal.
• Sound knowledge in pattern matching
• Have an eye for detail
• Must have good communication skills and read job cards
• Can take instruction well
• Ability and confidence to work under your own initiative
• Punctual and reliable
• Willing to learn additional skills

This is an opportunity to join an Australian company with talented tradespeople who take great pride in their craftsmanship. We are a tight knit, busy team, and we are passionate about what we do. To be the right person for this role you must be as enthusiastic and dedicated as we are. Please note that candidates must have Cutting experience. Located conveniently in Airport West, Melbourne, Victoria. Immediate start with overtime available. If you believe this is the position for you, please email your resume and cover letter to careers@molmic.com.au Please note that only suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview in our Airport West office. For more information about Molmic please visit our website: www.molmic.com.au

Position Details: Molmic is an Australian made and owned family business who are proud to have been making sofa’s for over 30 years in Melbourne. At Molmic we proudly manufacture sofas, chairs and beds in various fabric and leathers. The Position No formal qualifications are necessary, however, you will be required to be physically fit and have a positive attitude, The ability to help in a variety of roles, such as wrapping, lifting, moving furniture and filling cushions. The ability to use hand tools / drills, as well as being organised is also required. Duties include:

• Dispatch- lifting, wrapping furniture & lounges
• Assisting to move furniture items to our showroom and set up
• Work efficiently and autonomously
• Assist others in the factory lifting furniture when required
• Quality Control

We are looking for someone who is

• Willing to learn
• Punctual and reliable
• Can take instruction well
• Has a capability to read and interpret job cards
• Ability and confidence to work under your own initiative

Must be hardworking and reliable. It is a great working environment with lots of room to grow in the role. Located conveniently in Airport West, Melbourne, Victoria. Immediate start with overtime available. If you believe this is the position for you, please email your resume and cover letter to careers@molmic.com.au Please note that only suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview in our Airport West office. For more information about Molmic please visit our website: www.molmic.com.au

Position Details: Molmic is an Australian made and owned family business who are proud to have been making sofa’s for over 30 years in Melbourne. We are looking for an experienced foam cutter to join our team. At Molmic we proudly manufacture sofas, chairs and beds in various fabric and leathers. We are looking for someone who has -

• Experience in a similar or related role
• Enjoys a collaborative team environment
• Has a capability to read and interpret job cards
• Can take instruction well
• Ability and confidence to work under your own initiative
• Punctual and reliable
• Willing to learn additional skills

This is an opportunity to join an Australian company with talented tradespeople who take great pride in their craftsmanship. We are a tight knit, busy team, and we are passionate about what we do. To be the right person for this role you must be as enthusiastic and dedicated as we are. Please note that candidates must have Foam cutting experience. Located conveniently in Airport West, Melbourne, Victoria. Immediate start with overtime available. If you believe this is the position for you, please email your resume and cover letter to careers@molmic.com.au Please note that only suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview in our Airport West office. For more information about Molmic please visit our website: www.molmic.com.au

Position Details: If you are outgoing and enthusiastic and if you’re self-motivated with strong customer focus and think you’d enjoy working with a close-knit team selling to a trade client base, meeting and exceeding targets, then we’re looking for you. This full-time week-day position is based in our busy Sydney trade showroom located in fashionable Alexandria, where we present our hand-made, quality upholstered furniture in a wide range of fabrics & leathers. All our upholstery is manufactured to individual order entirely in Australia. Please note, this is not a retail position. As a manufacturer, we supply trade only and do not sell directly to end-clients. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting clients with product selection, product knowledge, pricing and quotes
• Monitoring and communicating order status and completion
• Maintaining Showroom presentation
• Processing sales orders

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Sound written and verbal communication
• Intermediate computer skills

We value the following qualities:

• A proprietorial attitude
• Confident, approachable & reliable
• Goal oriented
• Solutions driven
• Well-developed initiative
• Effective time management
• Professional & personal integrity
• Ability to work autonomously
• Effective team member
• Self-motivated

If you’re excited by the prospect of working with us, we’re excited to hear from you! Please note that only suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview. For more information about Molmic please visit our website: www.molmic.com.au To submit your application, email careers@molmic.com.au

Position Details: Molmic Furniture are looking for a sales administrator to join our sales team. The role entails being an allrounder, learning all aspects of sales from a point of contact for customers, products queries, orders, deliveries, provide support for sales representatives and assist in showroom. Our ideal candidate is goal orientated and has a deep knowledge of customer service. If you have great organisational skills and draw energy from being part of a team, we would like to meet you. Ultimately you should be able to contribute to high quality customer service and achieve tasks set. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Processing orders
• Checking data accuracy in orders and invoices
• Contacting clients to obtain missing information or answer queries
• Liaise with logistics partners to ensure timely delivery
• Provide reports
• Communicate important feedback from customers
• Stay up to date with product knowledge and new features
• Assist in showroom

Requirements:

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• A team player with high level dedication
• Experience as a sales administrator or a sales support role
• Great presentation, verbal skills and phone etiquette
• Punctual and reliable
• Show initiative
• Work well in a team environment
• Available full time

If you believe you have relevant skill sets as outlined above and are excited at the prospect of a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Please email your resume and cover letter to careers@molmic.com.au All applications will be treated with strict confidence and only short list candidates will be contacted. Located conveniently in Airport West, Melbourne, Victoria. Immediate start with overtime available. Please note that only suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview in our Airport West office. For more information about Molmic please visit our website: www.molmic.com.au

Position Details: Molmic Furniture, are a leading manufacturer of Australian Made Furniture. We have a position available for an upholsterer. To be successful in this position you will possess the following:

• Must be an experienced furniture upholsterer of quality furniture, able to work to a high standard of finish, working with different fabrics and leathers.
• Must have good communication skills
• Be able to read and interpret job cards
• Can take instruction well
• Ability and confidence to work under your own initiative
• Punctual and reliable

This is an opportunity to join an Australian company with talented tradespeople who take great pride in their craftsmanship. We are a tight knit, busy team, and we are passionate about what we do. To be the right person for this role you must be as enthusiastic and dedicated as we are. Ideally the position would be full time but we would be happy to offer a part time position to the right candidate. Immediate start with overtime available. Please note that candidates must have Furniture Upholstery Experience. Located conveniently in Airport West, Melbourne, Victoria. If you believe this is the position for you, please email your resume and cover letter to careers@molmic.com.au Please note that only suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview in our Airport West office. For more information about Molmic please visit our website: www.molmic.com.au  

Position Details: Molmic Furniture, are a leading manufacturer of Australian Made Furniture. We have a position available for an apprentice upholsterer. To be successful in this position you will possess the following:

• Must have some furniture upholstery experience of quality furniture.
• Must have good communication skills
• Be able to read and interpret job cards
• Can take instruction well
• Ability and confidence to work under your own initiative
• Punctual and reliable

This is an opportunity to join an Australian company with talented tradespeople who take great pride in their craftsmanship. We are a tight knit, busy team, and we are passionate about what we do. To be the right person for this role you must be as enthusiastic and dedicated as we are. Please note that candidates must have some Furniture Upholstery Experience. Located conveniently in Airport West, Melbourne, Victoria. Immediate start with overtime available. If you believe this is the position for you, please email your resume and cover letter to careers@molmic.com.au Please note that only suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview in our Airport West office. For more information about Molmic please visit our website: www.molmic.com.au