Hands-On Process Leader: Manufacturing & Quality

Blue Core Craft; Park Lane Terrace (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off and paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life and long-term-disabi

401(k) with company match

Additional voluntary benefit options

A collaborative, team-focused work环境

Job summary

Blue Core Craft, a growing marine upholstery manufacturer, seeks a hands-on Process Engineer / Production Manager to lead CNC routing, plastics, foam processing, assembly, quality control, and staging components for upholstery.

You will supervise about 10 production staff, drive daily and weekly priorities, improve flow, quality, and throughput, and partner with engineering to scale operations while maintaining a clean, safe floor.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams and driving a schedule.
• Strong leadership, urgency, accountability; hands-on floor presence.
• Background in process/manufacturing engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead approximately 10 production employees across CNC routing, plastic/foam processing, assembly, quality control, and staging
• Translate production and shipping schedules into daily and weekly production priorities
• Monitor production throughout the shift and keep department on schedule
• Identify bottlenecks, schedule risks, material shortages, equipment issues, and other production constraints before they impact downstream operations
• Reallocate employees and resources as needed to keep production moving
• Set clear expectations and hold employees accountable for production and quality standards
• Coordinate closely with the upholstery team to ensure completed components are staged and ready when needed
• Oversee quality throughout the manufacturing process and ensure defects are identified before components move downstream
• Establish quality checkpoints and reduce rework, defects, and scrap
• Investigate recurring production and quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Evaluate workflows, workstation layouts, material flow, and production processes to improve efficiency and throughput
• Develop standardized work procedures and measurable production targets
• Partner with engineering and production teams to improve manufacturability and support continued growth
• Coach and develop employees while maintaining a clean, organized, and professional manufacturing environment

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Process engineering

Problem solving

Quality improvement

Team development

Spanish speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CNC routing

Plastics fabrication

Foam processing

Job description

Blue Core Craft, a growing marine upholstery manufacturer, seeks a hands-on Process Engineer / Production Manager to lead CNC routing, plastics, foam processing, assembly, quality control, and staging components for upholstery.

You will supervise about 10 production staff, drive daily and weekly priorities, improve flow, quality, and throughput, and partner with engineering to scale operations while maintaining a clean, safe floor.