Senior Upholstery Manager

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

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment in Barnstaple is seeking a Senior Upholstery Manager for a permanent role. You will oversee the upholstery production team, manage workloads and ensure targets are met with high standards of quality and craftsmanship.

You will lead and develop a high-performing team, promote safety, and collaborate with other departments to maintain smooth production flow. A proven background in upholstery and a track record of leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Upholstery experience

Leadership

Job description

Senior Upholstery Manager

Barnstaple Area | Permanent Position, £30,(Apply online only)-£40,(Apply online only) 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.