Production Manager

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Full Time Conover, NC, US

3 days ago Requisition

The Production Manager oversees daily operations of the Spring Up & Spraying departments, leading and developing an hourly workforce to meet production, quality, and safety expectations. This role manages staffing and workflow, promotes Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement, and coordinates with downstream upholstery teams. Responsibilities include ensuring frames are properly finished, stained, or sealed and spring systems—including traditional eight-way hand-tied and sinuous wire construction—meet specifications for comfort, durability, and quality.

• Lead daily production huddles and apply Lean Manufacturing to improve workflow, reduce material waste, and resolve bottlenecks between Frame Spray and Spring Up
• Develop, maintain, and review standard operating procedures to support consistent production methods and quality
• Monitor production, quality, and safety metrics and use visual management tools to identify and address areas needing improvement

• Manage staffing, work assignments, employee hours, and overtime to meet production needs
• Train, coach, and cross-train employees in frame spraying and spring-up methods to support quality, productivity, and balanced workloads
• Set clear performance expectations and address performance and attendance concerns in coordination with HR
• Coordinate with the Frame Shop and Upholstery departments to maintain a steady flow of work and resolve production issues

• Quality & Consistency:
  Oversee the application of stains, sealers, topcoats, and specialty finishes to ensure consistent color matching and surfaces that meet quality standards
• Equipment Maintenance:
  Ensure preventive maintenance of spray booths, guns, pumps, and ventilation systems in coordination with Maintenance
• EHS Compliance:
  Work with EHS to ensure required procedures are followed for chemical storage, personal protective equipment (PPE), and hazardous waste disposal

• Foundation Integrity:
  Inspect spring-up work to ensure taut webbing, securely fastened coil or zig-zag springs, and properly executed eight-way hand ties
• Specification Accuracy:
  Verify that foundations meet the comfort profile, dimensions, and construction specifications listed on the production ticket

• At least three years of supervisory or management experience in furniture manufacturing, with experience in spring-up and/or frame spraying and finishing
• Knowledge of spring-up construction, finishing methods, materials, equipment, and quality standards
• Understanding of production planning, staffing, scheduling, and workflow coordination
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement practices
• Ability to lead, train, coach, and develop hourly employees and hold teams accountable for performance
• Ability to identify production and quality issues, make timely decisions, and implement corrective actions
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with employees, managers, and supporting departments
• Ability to prioritize work and adjust staffing and production plans as needs change
• Proficiency with computer systems used for production reporting, timekeeping, email, and spreadsheets
• Ability to analyze information and determine how information relates to the company’s strategic plan
• Physical Demands:
  Ability to stand…