Simon Ndonye

Manufacturing-oriented design and operations professional with 3 years of experience in product design, workshop coordination, and factory operations within a production-driven environment. Skilled in translating concepts into manufacturable solutions through technical drafting, workflow coordination, fabrication planning, and production problem-solving. Experienced in overseeing workshop operations, procurement coordination, artisan supervision, quality control systems, and production process improvement.

Adept at bridging design intent with practical manufacturing realities to support efficient, high-quality production outcomes.

Design & Production Manager at THE FURNITURE & GARDEN FACTORY (2023-04 – Present)

• Coordinate day-to-day workshop operations across custom and stock production projects, improving workflow organization and production continuity.
• Develop production-ready technical drawings and design refinements that improve manufacturability, assembly practicality, and product consistency.
• Implement workflow tracking systems and operational reporting tools to improve visibility into stock levels, production progress, and workshop performance.
• Coordinate procurement activities to ensure timely material availability while supporting cost-conscious production planning.
• Recruit and assess artisans to strengthen workshop production capacity and maintain workmanship standards.
• Introduced structured machine maintenance scheduling procedures to reduce operational disruptions and support consistent production output.
• Collaborate with sales teams to accurately translate customer requirements into production specifications and workshop-ready documentation.
• Support quality assurance initiatives through implementation of production checkpoints and improved workshop coordination processes.
• Designed and implemented a Custom Order Documentation System that improved communication accuracy between sales and production teams.
• Improved workshop quality control procedures, contributing to reduced rework and stronger production consistency.
• Streamlined workshop task allocation and reporting systems, improving operational coordination across production activities.
• Contributed to product refinement initiatives that improved durability, usability, and production practicality.

Technical Designer & Draftsman at PREMIER FURNITURE & DESIGNS (2022-08 – 2023-02)

• Produced technical drawings, 3D models, and full-scale production templates for custom manufacturing projects.
• Translated client requirements into workshop-ready production documentation, cutting lists, and fabrication specifications.
• Supported workshop coordination through structured reporting, task allocation, and material tracking processes.
• Improved workflow clarity through development of daily production schedules and organized work allocation systems.

Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art & Design – Kenyatta University (2016 – 2022)

KCSE Certificate – Machakos High School (2015)