Production Supervisor

Title: Production Supervisor

Reports to: VP, Operations

Location: 660 Southwest St., High Point, NC

ABOUT ARPER: http://www.arper.com/en

At Arper, we create chairs, tables, and furnishings for community, work and home. We are a fast-growing company founded in 1989—a family business guided by an integrative, human-centered approach. We have grown from a furniture manufacturing business to an international design presence, dramatically increasing our turnover and adding hundreds of new employees to the Arper family.

We’re motivated by relationships: between products and spaces, spaces and people, people and their networks. We frame everything—our soft, essential design sensibility, our direct and personalized service, our organizational and corporate policies, our global brand identity—in terms of human values.

Every part of the product development process—from design to production to long-term impact—is carefully considered, bringing function, aesthetic, detail together in elegant resolution.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Arper is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Production Supervisor with expertise in sewing, upholstery, fabrication, and assembly work. The Production Supervisor will be responsible for leading and overseeing the manufacturing process, ensuring that our products meet the highest quality standards and are delivered on time in addition to supervising the performance of our Production team based in High Point, North Carolina. The role will consist of collaborating with the Production Planning Supervisor, Customer Service Supervisor and Quality Manager to ensure the continued flow of production.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Lead and manage a team of production workers, including sewers, upholsterers, fabricators, and assemblers.

· Work with Production Planning to plan and schedule activities to meet production goals and deadlines.

· Ensure that all products are manufactured efficiently, meeting quality and safety standards.

· Provide guidance and training to production staff, ensuring they have the necessary skills and tools to excel in their roles.

· Monitor and optimize production processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize production costs.

· Collaborate with other departments such as customer care and quality control to resolve issues and improve product quality.

· Maintain and assist in repair of sewing machines, glue operations and assembly tools.

· Enforce safety protocols, quality control procedures, and compliance with all company policies.

· Manage inventory, including tracking and ordering materials as needed.

· Conduct regular performance evaluations, 1:1s, and coaching for production team.

· Handle disciplinary actions, as necessary, in consultation with Human Resources.

· Foster a culture of teamwork, excellence, and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

· A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a Production Supervisory role, preferably in the furniture or upholstery industry.

· A high school diploma is required. A relevant degree or vocational training in production management, upholstery, or a related field is a plus.

· Proficiency in sewing, upholstery, fabrication, and assembly techniques.

· Strong leadership and communication skills.

· Demonstrated ability to motivate and develop a high-performing production team.

· Knowledge of safety and quality standards in a manufacturing environment.

· Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.

· Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality products.

· Strong organizational and time management abilities.

· Willingness to work in a fast-paced and dynamic production environment.

Your personality:

• Be an enterprise-level problem solver having a can-do, solution-oriented mindset; focus on how to drive to the best possible outcome.
• Be relentless, resourceful, and entrepreneurial; with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Drive impact through inquiry; ask probing questions and push others to be and do their best.
• Be nimble and flexible; adapt quickly to changing circumstances or new insights.
• Be comfortable with risk; know that the biggest risk often comes from inaction rather than from getting it wrong.
• Operate in a prioritized fashion; know what you are trying to get done and focus your resources.
• Be in the details and hands on; think strategically but drive to action.

Arper USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No weekends
• Overtime

Experience:

• Supervising: 3 years (Preferred)
• Upholstery: 2 years (Preferred)
• Sewing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cutting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Fabrication: 1 year (Preferred)
• Furniture Industry: 2 years (Required)
• Assembly: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• High Point, NC 27260: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person