Lean Production Supervisor – Upholstery

L. & J.G. Stickley; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) plan

FSA/HSA options

Short Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

YMCA/Planet Fitness discounts

Employee furniture discount

Job summary

L. & J.G. Stickley in Archdale, North Carolina, seeks a Manufacturing Production Supervisor to lead daily upholstery operations, champion safety, quality, and productivity, and drive continuous improvement through Lean practices.

You will coach teams, manage schedules, implement Kaizen events, 5S, and standardized work, and partner with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Purchasing, and Customer Service to build a highly engaged, high-performing operation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading production teams and achieving operational goals.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Effective communication skills with employees at all levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with ERP or manufacturing systems preferred.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies, including Kaizen, 5S, continuous improvement, standardized work, or waste reduction is a plus the ability to analyze production metrics and implement data-driven process improvements.
• A commitment to safety, quality, employee development, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and continuous improvement goals
• Coach, develop, and support production team members while building a culture of accountability and teamwork
• Maintains daily and weekly work schedules and adjusts schedules and plans to meet production goals and business objectives
• Responsible for product flow moving throughout the assigned departments
• Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives, including Kaizen events, 5S workplace organization, standardized work, and process improvement activities
• Work with Group Leaders and staff to identify opportunities to improve workflow, maintain safety, reduce waste, increase efficiency, and improve product quality
• Support the implementation and sustainment of process improvements through employee engagement and follow-up
• Ensure employees are trained on safety, quality standards, processes, and equipment
• Monitor production performance, address issues, and implement effective solutions
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Purchasing, Customer Service, and other teams to improve operations
• Support employee growth through coaching, feedback, cross-training, and skill development
• Applies company policies, procedures, and performance expectations consistently and fairly, partnering with Human Resources regarding employee relations matters, coaching, corrective action, and performance management as appropriate.
• Promote an open-door culture based on trust, respect, fairness, and communication

Skills

Leadership

Production management

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

ERP experience

Lean manufacturing

Data-driven improvements

Safety focus

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

L. & J.G. Stickley in Archdale, North Carolina, seeks a Manufacturing Production Supervisor to lead daily upholstery operations, champion safety, quality, and productivity, and drive continuous improvement through Lean practices.

You will coach teams, manage schedules, implement Kaizen events, 5S, and standardized work, and partner with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Purchasing, and Customer Service to build a highly engaged, high-performing operation.