Upholstery Lead (working position)

Revel Boats•Sweetwater, TN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Directly responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the Upholstery department. Responsible for helping to meet facility goals regarding safety, quality and on-time delivery of products from one department to the next.

Requirements

Effective problem-solving, team, and interpersonal skills are used to influence others to accomplish identified objectives.
Read and understand product orders to ensure proper construction.
Ability to juggle and manage competing tasks and demands and deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere and interaction with customers, co-workers, and management.
Ability to handle emergencies calmly.
Able to be flexible concerning the work schedule.
Keep the work area clean and orderly.
Follows the instruction of the Manager/Supervisor.
3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of all processes and procedures required to perform all functions within the department.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required
Leadership and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Flexible schedule.
Ability to follow instructions of Upholstery leadership.
Prior tacking or upholstery experience.
Hand tool experience.
Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature occasionally
Must be able to bend at waist and knees and stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift 25 pounds when necessary
Employees in safety-sensitive positions must report to work fit for duty and must remain fit for duty throughout their workday. To be fit for duty, the employee must not be impaired by alcohol, illicit drugs, or medication.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience desirable.
Previous training experience

Responsibilities

Drive the daily operational duties of the department to meet production demand.
Maintains standardized methods of operation for the Upholstery department.
Facilitate the flow of communication up to managers and down to employees concerning matters of importance.
Participate in the implementation of new manufacturing processes, products, and systems technology to meet operational goals.
Coordinate the delivery and disposal of chemicals and supplies
Work to achieve a “zero defect” in manufacturing operations keeping delinquencies at or below facility goal.
Participate in employment-related such as hiring, training, appraising, or counseling issues as appropriate; escalate issues to the next leadership level when appropriate.
Support all safety initiatives and maintain a high awareness of safety in the facility.
Complies with all OSHA and safety procedures.
Sets an example of positive behaviors expected from team members.
Communicate information to employees within the department and to Upholstery leadership.
Establish and maintain uniform methods of operation for Upholstery.
Participate in the implementation of new manufacturing processes, products, and systems technology to meet the facility's goals
Any other duties as assigned by management.