Upholstery Production Manager

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Full Time Conover, NC, US

8 days ago Requisition

JOB TITLE: Upholstery Production Manager

DEPARTMENT
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Operations

FLSA:Exempt

SUPERVISES:Lead Upholstery and@ 100-110 hourly employees

Partnering with the Plant Manager, the Upholstery Production Manager is responsible for day-to-day plant upholstery operations as it relates to production, quality assurance, scheduling, process improvement, employee training and safety. Responsible for the location’s compliance with policies and procedures – including Customer expectations.

The information below is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions.

• Oversees production/workflow including Staging, Pack and Inspection, quality concerns, improvements, and reports that information to the Plant Manager.
• Answering questions from Upholstery (inside/trim) associates and other department associates, Operations Manager, Plant Manager and Customer Service on various issues from quality, efficiency, procedure, training, and production/workflow.
• Managing Upholstery department attendance and personnel issues (working w/Human Resources).
• Maintaining safety, quality, and machinery standards at all times.
• Execute the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place to effectively grow the organization and to ensure financial strength, operating efficiency, and quality standards.
• Provides direct leadership and guidance on hiring decisions, attendance and timekeeping management, training execution, and performance review processes.
• Collects, monitors and reacts to operational KPIs, creates forecasting and assist with department budgets.
• Participates on internal committees as a leader and/or facilitator.
• Ensure all decision making supports, sustains, drives and optimizes LEE Industries culture.
• Assists with Training and Orientation of Employees.
• Elevates complaints, resolves problems, seeks Leadership input and collaboration.
• Ensures proper PPE’s and Safety procedures are followed.
• Carries out Managerial responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws.

Performs any other functions and duties assigned and necessary for the smooth and efficient operations of LEE Industries and Artisant Lane Collective.

• High School Diploma or GED, equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Upholstery and Trim Knowledge; 5 years’ experience.
• Lead Supervisor; 5 years’ experience.
• 3 years in a plant role within a furniture, wood products, upholstery, or similar labor-intensive LEAN thinking manufacturing environment.
• Experience in managing various levels of employees with different educational backgrounds, work style habits, and employment histories.

• Proven experience leading large hourly work forces in multi-shift operations, including labor planning, staffing, training, and performance management.
• Strong working knowledge of furniture manufacturing processes such as upholstery, finishing, assembly, machining, or materials handling.
• Knowledge of the Manufacturing process
• Skilled in verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to be forward thinking, customer-oriented, and solution-minded mindset.
• Ability to be accountable to conduct business in a manner compliant with policies and procedures and internal controls applicable to their role.
• Ability to be charisma and…