Plant Manager - Sewing and Cutting Department

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Davis Furniture is a family-owned high-end furniture manufacturer who is a leader in contemporary contract furniture. With 325 employees across manufacturing, design, sales and distribution, we are proud of our collaborative culture and commitment to excellence. We have been in business for over 80 years, and we put a strong focus on new product introductions because design is a choice.

Job Summary:

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all daily operations of the Sewing and Cutting Departments within a furniture manufacturing environment. This position provides leadership, direction, and accountability for production activities, ensuring that materials are cut, sewn, and prepared to meet production schedules, quality standards, and customer requirements.

The Plant Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining an efficient, safe, and productive manufacturing operation while managing labor, equipment, materials, workflow, and employee performance. This role works closely with other manufacturing departments, including upholstery, assembly, production planning, quality, maintenance, and warehouse operations, to ensure a smooth and consistent flow of materials throughout the manufacturing process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Oversee all daily operations of the Sewing and Cutting Departments to ensure production goals, schedules, quality standards, and customer requirements are met.
· Plan, coordinate, and prioritize workflow, staffing, and production activities to support overall manufacturing demands.
· Provide leadership, direction, and accountability for department supervisors, team leaders, and production employees.
· Monitor production output, labor efficiency, material utilization, downtime, scrap, and departmental performance.
· Ensure cutting operations maintain accuracy, pattern specifications, and efficient material utilization while minimizing fabric waste.
· Ensure sewing operations meet established specifications, construction requirements, workmanship standards, and quality expectations.
· Establish performance expectations and hold employees accountable for productivity, attendance, quality, safety, and workplace conduct.
· Develop and maintain employee training programs, cross-training opportunities, and leadership development within the departments.
· Monitor staffing levels, manage overtime, and allocate labor resources based on production requirements.
· Identify production bottlenecks, operational challenges, and opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and workflow.
· Ensure proper utilization, maintenance, and care of machinery, equipment, tools, and departmental resources.
· Maintain quality standards throughout production and work with other departments to identify and resolve recurring defects, rework, and production issues.
· Monitor departmental expenses, labor costs, material usage, and operating efficiencies to support cost control objectives.
· Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and established safety procedures.
· Conduct regular safety observations, address unsafe conditions, and partner with Environmental Health and Safety to investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
· Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement.
· Collaborate with production planning, upholstery, assembly, warehouse, maintenance, quality, and other department leaders to coordinate production schedules and resolve operational challenges.
· Communicate departmental performance, staffing needs, material shortages, equipment concerns, and production challenges to senior management.
· Implement process improvements, lean manufacturing practices, and waste-reduction initiatives to improve overall departmental performance.
· Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities for Consideration as a Candidate:
(If a degree is required it must be from an accredited institution)
· Must be 18 years of age
· Associates or Bachelors in Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.
· Minimum of five years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in furniture, upholstery, textile, or related manufacturing environments.
· Previous experience managing sewing, cutting, upholstery, or similar production operations strongly preferred.
· Demonstrated ability to lead supervisors and production employees.
· Knowledge of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, labor management, and quality control.
· Understanding of fabric handling, cutting methods, patterns, sewing operations, and material utilization.
· Experience with production metrics, cost management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
· Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
· Ability to make operational decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. xmvmafu

Competitive Benefits:
· 401(k)
· Profit Sharing
· Weekly Pay
· Low-deductible medical insurance
· Dental and vision plans
· Life insurance
· Short-term disability
· Referral program
· Paid holidays
· Onsite Medical Clinic

Schedule:
Overtime available
Davis provides an excellent, drug free working environment and is an EOE/including disability/vets employer.