Frame Operations Production Supervisor

kravet; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kravet in Thomasville, NC is seeking a Frame Operations Production Supervisor to lead our frame cutting, assembly, and woodworking teams on the shop floor. This hands‑on leadership role blends technical know‑how with strict safety discipline to deliver high‑quality furniture.

You will supervise daily production, enforce SOPs, mentor hourly workers, and partner with Quality and Maintenance to drive continuous improvement while maintaining accurate shift logs and clear handoffs across shifts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a supervisory role in a factory/manufacturing facility (furniture industry preferred).
• Strong mechanical knowledge of assembly lines, industrial equipment, power tools, and hand tools.
• Hands-on experience with quality control and line optimization.
• Proven leadership to motivate teams and enforce safety.
• Familiarity with ADP and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily frame cutting, assembly, and woodworking operations to meet safety, quality, and output targets.
• Enforce SOPs and manufacturing best practices; monitor schedule and resources.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks; escalate as needed.
• Manage shift start-up/shutdown and transitions.
• Lead safety initiatives; conduct toolbox talks and investigations.
• Coach hourly staff; participate in performance reviews and wage processes.
• Collaborate with Quality and Maintenance to reduce defects and drive improvements.
• Maintain shift logs and provide handoffs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mechanical aptitude

Woodworking

Quality control

ADP

Google Workspace

OSHA safety

Job description

Position Summary

As the Frame Operations Production Supervisor, you will be the driving force behind our frame cutting, assembly and woodworking operations. You will oversee the production process, ensuring that our furniture is crafted safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This is a "hand‑on" leadership role requiring a blend of technical and mechanical expertise, rigorous safety management, and the ability to mentor a diverse workforce in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Oversight & Workflow: Supervise and coordinate daily activities to meet established safety, quality, and output targets. Monitor schedules and resource allocation to optimize workflow and minimize downtime.
• Enforce SOPs, work instructions, and manufacturing best practices.
• Real‑time problem solving: Identify and resolve production bottlenecks or process issues immediately, escalating when necessary.
• Shift Management: Oversee shift start‑up and shutdown to ensure seamless transitions and continuous productivity.
• Safety, Health & Environmental: Lead by example, enforce all company safety policies and foster a safety‑first culture. Conduct toolbox talks and safety observations; investigate all incidents and near‑misses. Collaborate with the Safety team to identify risks and maintain a clean, compliant workspace.
• People Leadership & Development: Coach and mentor hourly production employees to drive performance, engagement, and accountability. Conduct regular performance reviews and participate in annual wage appraisal processes. Manage attendance and timekeeping (ADP), ensuring accurate hours and pay rule application. Support recruitment, lead onboarding for new hires, and manage corrective actions in partnership with HR.
• Quality & Continuous Improvement: Partner with Quality and Maintenance teams to correct process deviations and reduce customer claims. Promote lean manufacturing principles and involve employees in active problem‑solving. Monitor and report on safety, quality, productivity, scrap rates, and absenteeism.
• Communication & Reporting: Maintain precise shift logs, downtime reports, and employee records. Facilitate shift huddles to communicate priorities and safety alerts. Provide comprehensive verbal and written handoffs.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Provide comprehensive verbal and written handoffs to e

Complexity

• level of decision‑making authority
• level of autonomy
• the impact of his/her decision on the organization
• what, if any, are the supervisory responsibilities?

The Frame Operations Production Supervisor will be the driving force behind our frame cutting, assembly, and woodworking operation and have input on their performance and progressive discipline.

Scope/Financial Responsibility

Describe quantifiable measures that will help ascribe the value of the position. Examples include size of budget, business metrics, etc. Also, describe the impact on revenue, profit or expenses by stating activities that could affect financial results of Tomlinson Directional.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of proven track record in a supervisory or management role within a factory or manufacturing facility (Furniture industry required).
• Technical Skills: Strong mechanical knowledge of assembly lines, industrial equipment, power tools, and hand tools. Highly skilled in wood craft.
• Operational Knowledge: Hands‑on experience with quality control procedures and assembly line optimization.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to motivate teams, manage conflict, and lead a safety‑conscious workforce.
• Software: Proficiency in manufacturing software; experience with ADP and Google Suites.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of safety regulations (OSHA or equivalent) applicable to manufacturing environments.

Organizational Relationship

• This position reports to the Factory Manager.
• This position has a team of employees reporting to them.

Travel Requirements (if any)

• None

Working Conditions

• This role requires significant time spent on the production floor.
• Must be comfortable working around industrial machinery and in a furniture manufacturing environment (dust, noise, etc.).
• Ability to work flexible hours to support shift transitions as needed.