Sofa Factory Supervisor

Al Rugaib Furniture Company; Dammam; Sur place; SAR 89 000 - 156 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Al Rugaib Furniture Company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Sofa Factory Supervisor to oversee daily production activities, supervise workers, and ensure sofas and upholstered furniture meet quality standards and schedules.

You will coordinate with management and workshop teams, monitor workflow, allocate resources, and enforce safety and procedures across cutting, sewing, upholstery, and assembly.

Experience 3–5 years in furniture manufacturing with leadership skills is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in furniture manufacturing, sofa production, or large upholstery workshops.
• Proven ability to supervise, motivate, and manage production workers effectively.
• Strong knowledge of sofa manufacturing processes, upholstery techniques, sewing, foam cutting, and frame construction.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and sofa designs (dimensions, fabrics, layouts).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills to coordinate with management and teams.

Responsabilités

• Production Line Supervision: Monitor sofa manufacturing stages including frame construction, foam cutting, fabric cutting, sewing, upholstery and final assembly.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect finished products for defects and ensure they meet specifications and quality standards.
• Workforce Management: Assign daily tasks, monitor attendance and productivity to maintain efficiency.
• Raw Material Coordination: Ensure wood, fabrics, leather, foam, and other materials are available before production begins.
• Equipment Maintenance and Safety: Ensure equipment is maintained and operated safely; monitor for safe practices.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Health and Safety

Description du poste

Job Summary

The Sofa Factory Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily production activities, supervising workers, and monitoring production lines to ensure that sofas and upholstered furniture are manufactured according to the required quality standards and delivery schedules.

The supervisor serves as the key link between factory management and workshop employees, ensuring efficient workflow, proper resource utilization, and compliance with production procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Production Line Supervision: Monitor all stages of sofa manufacturing, including wooden frame construction, foam cutting and preparation, fabric cutting, sewing, upholstery, and final assembly.

Quality Assurance (QA): Inspect finished products to ensure they meet approved specifications and quality standards, identifying defects in upholstery, stitching, dimensions, and finishing.

Workforce Management: Assign daily tasks to technicians, carpenters, sewing operators, and upholsterers. Monitor attendance and productivity to maintain efficient operations.

Raw Material Coordination: Coordinate with the warehouse team to ensure the availability of wood, fabrics, leather, foam, and other materials before production begins, preventing delays and production stoppages.

Equipment Maintenance and Safety: Ensure that production equipment, including industrial cutting machines, sewing machines, and pneumatic staplers, is maintained properly and operated safely.

Production Monitoring: Track daily production targets, identify operational issues, and take corrective action to minimize delays and improve productivity.

Team Coordination: Communicate production requirements to workers and report progress, quality issues, and operational challenges to factory management.

Job Requirements

Experience: 3–5 years of experience in furniture manufacturing, sofa production, or large upholstery workshops. A technical background in upholstery or fabric cutting is preferred.

Leadership Skills: Ability to supervise, motivate, and manage production workers effectively.

Technical Knowledge: Good understanding of sofa manufacturing processes, upholstery techniques, sewing, foam cutting, and wooden frame construction.

Drawing Interpretation: Ability to read and understand technical drawings and sofa designs, including dimensions, fabric specifications, and material layouts.

Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve production issues quickly while maintaining quality and productivity.

Communication Skills: Ability to coordinate effectively with factory management, warehouse personnel, and production teams.

Health and Safety Awareness: Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and proper equipment handling.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience supervising a sofa or upholstered furniture production line.

Knowledge of production planning, material utilization, and quality control procedures.

Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.