Job Description
1, The Upholstery Production Workshop Supervisor is fully responsible for the production operation and management of the upholstery workshop, covering products such as sofas, mattresses, and upholstered furniture.
2, By applying Lean manufacturing methods and process optimization, this role coordinates the end- to- end production process from raw materials to finished goods, with a strong focus on improving material utilization, sewing efficiency, and product quality. The position ensures that production targets are achieved in terms of cost, delivery lead time, and quality, supporting the growth of the factory’s upholstery business line.
Key Responsibilities
Production Operations Management
· Monitor production progress to ensure on- time order delivery, with special attention to products requiring special processes such as compressed sofas.
· Manage material flow within the workshop, optimize Work- in- Process (WIP) inventory, and ensure continuous production.
· Develop daily and weekly production schedules for the upholstery workshop based on production plans; coordinate cutting, sewing, upholstering, filling, and packaging processes.
Process & Technical Management
· Demonstrate strong expertise in the manufacturing processes of sofas, mattresses, and upholstered furniture, including but not limited to:
Cutting processes: optimize fabric and foam nesting layouts to improve material yield.
Upholstering processes: guide cover installation, filling shaping, and fabric/leather upholstering techniques.
Sewing processes: establish sewing standards to improve efficiency and consistency of quality.
· Lead process standardization and optimization of fixtures and tools; resolve technical issues arising during production.
· Support the R&D team in sample making and process introduction for new products.
Lean Improvement & Cost Control
· Monitor consumption of auxiliary materials (threads, buttons, adhesives, etc.) and implement cost control measures.
· Implement Lean tools such as 5S, standardized work, and line balance analysis to eliminate waste and shorten production lead time.
· Drive sewing efficiency improvement initiatives through process restructuring, equipment optimization, and skill training to increase output per operator.
· Lead material yield improvement projects by optimizing nesting layouts, reducing cutting loss, and standardizing leftover material management to reduce cost.
Quality Management
· Implement first- article inspection, in- process inspection, and finished goods sampling inspection to reduce rework rates and customer complaints.
· Lead root cause analysis of quality issues and drive implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
· Establish quality inspection standards for each upholstery process, ensuring compliance with requirements for cutting accuracy, seam strength, filling uniformity, and surface appearance.
Equipment & People Management
· Implement safety management with special attention to risks related to cutting knives, sewing machines, and foam cutting operations.
· Build and train production teams; develop multi- skilled operator training programs to enhance workforce capability and production flexibility.
· Manage daily maintenance and inspection of cutting tables, sewing machines, and upholstering tools to ensure stable equipment operation.
Cross- functional Collaboration & Communication
· Regularly report production performance, cost data, and improvement progress to management.
· (Fluent English preferred) Able to use English for production reporting, reading process documents, and basic communication with overseas customers or teams.
· Collaborate with Purchasing to optimize inventory of fabrics, foam, and other raw materials; coordinate with Warehouse on inbound and outbound finished goods.
