Bryan Ashley Quality Support Coordinator

Bryan Ashley Inc. manufactures furniture for the hospitality industry.  The role of the Quality
Support Coordinator is to provide both virtual and onsite post-order support to customers with
product issues and assist in product improvement. The position will consist of managing quality
issues, performing/coordinating furniture repairs and communicating with customers and
vendors for the evaluation and resolution of furniture quality issues. 

This position will require the individual to either reside in Deerfield Beach, FL or commute daily.

Job Duties:

• Collect and analyze furniture issues reported by customers via images and onsite visits
  throughout fully functional hotel properties and or construction sites, mostly in the US
• Initiate new repair projects and manage tasks from initial reporting through repair to
  closeout of issue
• Hire furniture repair contractors and determine the contractor's ability and experience 
  in performing specific repairs
• Assist and lead in determining corrective solutions, providing step by step technical
  direction of furniture repairs and coordinating technicians for repairs
• Assist in furniture installations and manage installation teams with the assembly of
  custom furniture
• Provide detailed recommendations for quality and structural improvements needed for
  mass production of furniture
• High level of email and phone communication which will include but not be limited to
  gathering causes or symptoms of issues and detailed reporting of issues to the
  manufacturer
• Maintain a detailed daily record of customer, vendor and contractor job progress and
  reports
   

Job Requirements:

• Must be self-motivated, have a sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Furniture construction and repair knowledge is strongly preferred
• Ability to read construction drawings to determine repair solutions
  Ability to read floor plans to create an installation or repair schedule by floor or by 
  product
• Frequent travel to local and out of state job sites will be required for detailed 
  furniture inspections and furniture repairs
• Working knowledge of hand tools, power tools, construction hardware and material for
  furniture inspections and repairs
• Must be able to take detailed measurements in both American and Metric standards and
  be able to determine proper hardware solutions based on those measurements
  Requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend especially for the inspection 
  of furniture. Lifting of 100 lbs+ may be required
• Ability to juggle multiple projects in a high pace environment and prioritize tasks
• Analytical ability is required in order to gather and summarize data for reporting via
  presentations and spreadsheets
• Ability to speak clearly and present detailed plan of correction to customers and help
  alleviate concerns

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to travel by airplane and car when necessary
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
• Must have a valid driver’s license to operate a vehicle
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and email software
• Strong communications skills and ability to provide detailed step-by-step instructions 
  to contractors in verbal and written format