Sofa Factory Supervisor

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Production Line Supervision: Monitor all stages of sofa manufacturing, including wooden frame construction, foam cutting and preparation, fabric cutting, sewing, upholstery, and final assembly.
• Quality Assurance (QA): Inspect finished products to ensure they meet approved specifications and quality standards, identifying defects in upholstery, stitching, dimensions, and finishing.
• Workforce Management: Assign daily tasks to technicians, carpenters, sewing operators, and upholsterers. Monitor attendance and productivity to maintain efficient operations.
• Raw Material Coordination: Coordinate with the warehouse team to ensure the availability of wood, fabrics, leather, foam, and other materials before production begins, preventing delays and production stoppages.
• Equipment Maintenance and Safety: Ensure that production equipment, including industrial cutting machines, sewing machines, and pneumatic staplers, is maintained properly and operated safely.
• Production Monitoring: Track daily production targets, identify operational issues, and take corrective action to minimize delays and improve productivity.
• Team Coordination: Communicate production requirements to workers and report progress, quality issues, and operational challenges to factory management.

Job Requirements

• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in furniture manufacturing, sofa production, or large upholstery workshops. A technical background in upholstery or fabric cutting is preferred.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to supervise, motivate, and manage production workers effectively.
• Technical Knowledge: Good understanding of sofa manufacturing processes, upholstery techniques, sewing, foam cutting, and wooden frame construction.
• Drawing Interpretation: Ability to read and understand technical drawings and sofa designs, including dimensions, fabric specifications, and material layouts.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve production issues quickly while maintaining quality and productivity.
• Communication Skills: Ability to coordinate effectively with factory management, warehouse personnel, and production teams.
• Health and Safety Awareness: Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and proper equipment handling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supervising a sofa or upholstered furniture production line.
• Knowledge of production planning, material utilization, and quality control procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.