Leader, Floor Operations

Brobston Group; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brobston Group is seeking a Floor Operations Leader to oversee daily upholstery manufacturing operations at a Downey workroom, translating leadership priorities into production plans and driving workflow improvements to meet craftsmanship, quality, safety, and performance standards.

You will lead teams, coordinate cross-functionally with Planning, Maintenance, Product Development, and Supply Chain to align forecasts and maintain smooth production flow in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in upholstery, furniture, or related manufacturing with direct leadership of production teams.
• Expertise in production scheduling, workflow management, staffing coordination, and daily output targets.
• Experience leading day-to-day operations in fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, production metrics, labor efficiency, throughput, and performance reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, craftsmanship, communication, collaboration, and team leadership skills.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production performance through effective workflow planning and staffing.
• Provide hands-on floor oversight, resolve production issues, and uphold safety, quality, and craftsmanship standards.
• Coach and develop production teams through clear direction and accountability.
• Identify workflow improvements and refine production strategies to support scalability and operational excellence.
• Coordinate with production leadership and Planning, Maintenance, Product Development, and Supply Chain teams to align forecasts and maintain production flow.

Job description

Summary

The Floor Operations Leader oversees daily upholstery manufacturing operations at a workroom in Downey, California. This role translates leadership priorities into production plans, improves workflow, and leads teams to meet standards for craftsmanship, quality, safety, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production performance through effective workflow planning and staffing.
• Provide hands-on floor oversight, resolve production issues, and uphold safety, quality, and craftsmanship standards.
• Coach and develop production teams through clear direction and accountability.
• Identify workflow improvements and refine production strategies to support scalability and operational excellence.
• Coordinate with production leadership and Planning, Maintenance, Product Development, and Supply Chain teams to align forecasts and maintain production flow.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in upholstery, furniture, or related manufacturing, including direct leadership of production teams.
• Expertise in production scheduling, workflow management, staffing coordination, and daily output targets.
• Experience leading day-to-day operations in fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, production metrics, labor efficiency, throughput, and performance reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, craftsmanship, communication, collaboration, and team leadership skills.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.