Senior Upholstery Manager

Interaction Recruitment Group; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group in Barnstaple area is seeking an experienced Senior Upholstery Manager to oversee daily upholstery operations and lead the production team. This permanent role focuses on achieving targets with high standards of quality and craftsmanship.

You will plan workloads, develop the team and collaborate across departments to ensure a seamless production flow and continual improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven upholstery experience is essential.
• Experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of upholstery techniques and materials.
• Excellent leadership and team-management skills.
• Organised, detail-oriented and quality-driven.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the upholstery production team to achieve operational excellence.
• Plan and organise daily workloads effectively.
• Ensure production targets and deadlines are met.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality.
• Provide guidance and training to develop team members.
• Monitor efficiency and pursue continuous improvement.
• Ensure safe, efficient use of materials, tools and equipment.
• Promote a safe, well-organised workplace.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth production flow.

Skills

Upholstery experience

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Problem solving

Job description

Senior Upholstery Manager

Barnstaple Area | Permanent Position, £30,000-£40,000 per annum

Are you a skilled, hands-on upholstery professional with strong leadership capabilities, seeking your next permanent career opportunity?

We are currently recruiting an experienced Senior Upholstery Manager to join a thriving manufacturing business in the Barnstaple area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an upholstery manager, supervisor or senior upholsterer ready to advance their career by leading and developing a high-performing upholstery production team.

Position Overview

As Senior Upholstery Manager, you will oversee daily upholstery operations, ensuring production targets are met while upholding exceptional standards of quality, efficiency and craftsmanship.

You will be instrumental in supporting and managing the upholstery team, organising workloads, and ensuring all tasks are completed to the required standards within set deadlines.

Key Responsibilities of Senior Upholstery Manager

• Lead and support the upholstery production team to achieve operational excellence.
• Plan and organise daily workloads effectively.
• Ensure production targets and deadlines are consistently met.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality throughout the production process.
• Provide guidance, support and training to team members to foster development.
• Monitor production efficiency and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure materials, tools and equipment are used efficiently and safely.
• Promote and maintain a safe, clean and well-organised workplace.
• Support the growth and development of the upholstery department.
• Collaborate closely with other departments to ensure seamless production flow.

Candidate Profile

• Proven upholstery experience is essential.
• Demonstrable experience in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Strong knowledge of upholstery techniques, materials and production processes.
• Excellent leadership and team-management skills.
• Exceptional organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• A proactive and motivational approach to team development.
• Seeking a long-term, permanent career opportunity.

What We Offer

Permanent role with competitive salary up to 40K per annum (negotiable)
Senior management responsibility
Opportunity to lead and develop a dedicated team
Supportive and expanding working environment
Long-term career progression prospects
Chance to make a meaningful impact within the upholstery operation