Manufacturing Group Leader-Furniture Upholstery

Manufacturing Group Leader - Furniture Upholstery Position Overview

As a Group Leader, you will play a key role in leading a team of skilled upholstery professionals, ensuring high-quality production, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This is a hands‑on leadership role ideal for someone with a strong background in upholstery and a passion for team development.

• Report daily productivity and output to the Plant Manager and Leadership Team
• Monitor production schedules to ensure on‑time delivery and output goals
• Make quality control decisions to uphold Stickley’s high standards
• Track attendance and performance metrics for department employees
• Coach and mentor team members to enhance skills and performance
• Collaborate with HR and Plant Manager on employee relations and resolutions
• Participate in performance evaluations and development planning
• Represent Stickley with professionalism as part of the Leadership Team
• Foster a positive, respectful, and productive work environment
• Lead and support employee appreciation and engagement activities
• Champion continuous improvement and LEAN manufacturing practices
• Utilize upholstery tools such as staple guns, nail guns, scissors, regulators, button needles, pliers, and tape measures

• Solid knowledge of high‑end, luxury upholstery standards
• Proven leadership skills with a positive, team‑oriented attitude
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Experience in a manufacturing or upholstery environment preferred

• Flexible Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Perfect Attendance Reward Program – earn additional paid time off
• Group Health, Dental, and Prescription Insurance
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Generous Employee Discount
• Access to On‑Site Health Services
• Opportunities for Growth & Advancement

Location:

Archdale, NC.

Stickley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.