Manufacturing Project Lead

Quality & Company works with the world’s leading hospitality brands, architects, and designers to craft inspiring furniture pieces those who travel come to expect when staying in top tier accommodations. With over 30 years of expertise, Quality & Company is operated by some of the finest in the industry. As our business continues to expand, we are looking for top talent to ensure the growth and development of our people, and our vision.
The Manufacturing Project Lead will oversee the profitability and timely completion of our projects. Running on one shift Monday-Friday, this candidate will schedule the work of each project with our many cross‑functional teams to ensure we meet deadlines and monitor the sales target of the week. The ideal candidate understands that there is a timeframe to absorb product knowledge, and is driven to learn new information.

This candidate will be shadowing our current leaders during the first few weeks of employment to understand current efforts, how our teams function, and all things seating. This candidate understands that there are many moving parts covering product development and testing, where this position has you on your feet and moving throughout our warehouse during the day. This candidate is a high achiever and is results driven with exemplary attention to detail and demonstrated communication from inception to delivery of each project managed.
This is an on site role, Monday to Friday, non-hybrid.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment is required.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in supervisory or management roles is required.
An understanding of shop drawings/blueprints is considered an asset.
Responsibilities   Daily client correspondence within a fast‑paced environment with many moving parts
Sense of urgency with each project both on the shop floor and in office
Multiple daily floor rounds to ensure productivity and understanding
Scheduler for woodshop, upholstery, sewing, shipping, assembly, foam, and pillows department
Ensure jobs are followed appropriately from schedule to on‑time shipping
Monitor all progress, set deadlines, keep all constituents on plan
Work closely with internal purchasing department to issue work orders, ensuring they are assigned to the correct department
Coordinate shipping schedules for projects with external clients and internal teams
Work closely with internal design team - Follow up with external clientele to make sure approvals are administered on time
Heavy correspondence with external clientele and internal teams
Learn and understand product ranging from wood, foam, upholstery, and more
Ability to bring ideas forward for streamlining efforts as needed
Added ad hoc duties assigned as needed

Skills and Qualifications   Ability to think critically
Personable, and ready to take on a challenge
Ability to work on a team, and vocalize questions
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, with time sensitive and confidential information
Exemplary organizational skills
Excellent understanding of Microsoft 365 Programs i.e. Microsoft Outlook, and Excel
Ability to streamline/bring ideas forward for accuracy and company growth
Demonstrated experience in scheduling and planning is required
Excellent ability to communicate
Willingness to learn and grow with the company, advancing skills, and bringing your best self to the table
Education  Post Secondary Education from a recognized institution in a related field is required.
What we Offer   Dental, Vision, and Health Care
Company Events
Casual Dress
On‑Site Parking
$75,000-$90,000 per annum
Quality & Company Inc is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, beginning with our hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and welcome applications from all equity‑deserving groups. Quality & Company provides an accessible environment in which all individuals have access in a way that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Any request must be made to the Human Resources department in advance, where we will work together to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair, and equitable manner.

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