Hands-on Upholstery Manager – Marine Interiors

Boaters World Manufacturing Group; Chocowinity (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Professional development opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Boater's World Manufacturing Group is seeking an experienced Upholstery Manager to lead the upholstery department in our North Carolina boat manufacturing operation. This role oversees daily production, quality, scheduling, and performance of marine seating and related components.

The ideal candidate brings five+ years of upholstery experience, strong hands-on technical skills, and proven supervisory capability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of professional upholstery experience in marine, automotive, furniture, RV, or related manufacturing environments.
• Previous supervisory or management experience overseeing upholstery employees or a related manufacturing production team.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of upholstery fabrication, sewing, material preparation, fitting, and finishing.
• Experience working with vinyl, fabrics, foam, backing materials, and adhesives.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot industrial sewing machines and upholstery equipment.
• Experience reading and interpreting upholstery patterns, templates, measurements, and production specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage production schedules, assign work, and meet manufacturing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Upholstery Department operations, including production scheduling, staffing, workflow, and quality control.
• Supervise upholstery technicians and production employees; assign work based on skills and priorities.
• Coordinate with other departments to support overall boat production; resolve bottlenecks and material shortages.
• Provide hands-on assistance with upholstery tasks when needed to meet deadlines.
• Establish and maintain quality standards; inspect components for appearance, fit, and workmanship.
• Coach, train, and develop department staff; manage hiring and onboarding as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Training & development

Production planning

Quality standards

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Sewing machines

Cutting tools

Foam fabrication

Upholstery equipment

Job description

Boater's World Manufacturing Group is seeking an experienced Upholstery Manager to lead the upholstery department in our North Carolina boat manufacturing operation. This role oversees daily production, quality, scheduling, and performance of marine seating and related components.

The ideal candidate brings five+ years of upholstery experience, strong hands-on technical skills, and proven supervisory capability.