Upholstery Manufacturing Manager

Sportsman Boats Mfg.Summerville, SC

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Overview

Schedule

Alternate-schedule

Full-time

Career level

Director

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Career Development

Job Description

Sportsman Boats is looking for an experienced Upholstery Manufacturing Manager to lead the daily operations of our upholstery manufacturing department. This hands-on leadership role drives safety, quality, productivity, and on-time production while developing and supporting a strong production team. Our production schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 am-3:45 pm. The schedule can vary depending on production needs.

If you’re an experienced manufacturing leader who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and working alongside your team on the production floor, we’d love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

Lead daily upholstery operations, including sewing, covering, kit building, raw materials, and CNC
Plan production, staffing, materials, and resources to meet business and customer demands
Monitor productivity, quality, throughput, and on-time delivery while driving continuous improvement
Identify root causes of production challenges and implement solutions that improve efficiency and reduce waste
Promote a safe, clean, and organized manufacturing environment
Lead hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, recognition, and corrective action
Build an engaged, accountable, and collaborative production team
Partner with other departments to support manufacturing goals and priorities
Champion Sportsman Boats' core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Quality, and Innovation

What We're Looking For

3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of upholstery manufacturing, CNC operations, production scheduling, and material management
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a production team
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, productivity, workflow, and continuous improvement
Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Strong people-management and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to make sound decisions and prioritize in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and manufacturing experience

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Bilingual Spanish/English
Experience in the marine or boat manufacturing industry
Experience leading upholstery operations, including sewing, covering, kit building, raw materials, and CNC
Experience with lean principles, continuous improvement, AIMSCO, standardized work, or digital work-instruction platforms such as Dozuki

Why Sportsman?

At Sportsman Boats, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on our manufacturing operations while leading and developing the people who bring our products to life. We're looking for a visible, hands-on leader who can balance production demands with quality, safety, efficiency, and employee development.

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FAQs About Upholstery Manufacturing Manager Jobs at Sportsman Boats Mfg.

What is the work location for this position at Sportsman Boats Mfg.?

This job at Sportsman Boats Mfg. is located in Summerville, SC, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Sportsman Boats Mfg.?

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What employment applies to this position at Sportsman Boats Mfg.?

Sportsman Boats Mfg. lists this position under the following employment categories:

Alternate-schedule
Full-time

What experience level is required for this role at Sportsman Boats Mfg.?

Sportsman Boats Mfg. is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.

What benefits are offered by Sportsman Boats Mfg. for this role?

Sportsman Boats Mfg. offers Career Development for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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