Plant Manager- Sewing and Cutting Department

Davis Furniture Industries•High Point, NC

About The Position

Davis Furniture is hiring a Plant Manager for its Sewing and Cutting Department. The Plant Manager is the primary resource for all plant functions within their area of responsibility, managing supervisors and hourly employees and coordinating with support personnel to achieve established key metrics. The role ensures company policies and procedures are followed, drives continuous improvement, enforces safety policies, and maintains quality standards set by Davis and its customers. This is a first-shift salaried position, scheduled Monday through Friday, with Saturdays as needed. The position requires at least five years of manufacturing leadership experience; experience in furniture, upholstery, textile, or related manufacturing environments is preferred. An associate's or bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field is preferred.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Minimum of five years of manufacturing leadership experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
Manufacturing leadership experience in furniture, upholstery, textile, or related manufacturing environments.
Previous experience managing sewing, cutting, upholstery, or similar production operations.

Responsibilities

Oversee all manufacturing processes.
Ensure production schedules, output goals, and quality standards are consistently met.
Monitor workflow, labor utilization, and process efficiency.
Identify and resolve production issues while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and department managers.
Manage hiring, training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and engagement.
Enforce safety policies and ensure OSHA compliance.
Lead safety initiatives to reduce workplace incidents.
Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
Manage labor, materials, and operational costs.
Track and analyze key performance metrics, including efficiency, scrap, downtime, and throughput.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve overall plant performance.
Oversee preventative maintenance and equipment reliability.
Coordinate repairs and capital improvements.
Partner with purchasing and planning to maintain proper inventory levels and ensure material availability.
Perform other duties as required.