Upholstery Supervisor

About the Role You'll oversee the daily operations of the upholstery shop, managing workflow, scheduling, and quality across all upholstery production activities — from interpreting design orders to hands-on craftsmanship.Key ResponsibilitiesManage workflow, scheduling, and task assignment across the upholstery shop, monitoring progress against deadlinesMeet with management to discuss upholstery ideas, interpret design orders, and create upholstery stencilsSelect and source upholstery materials; measure and cut leather and fabricDismantle furniture as needed for upholstery preparationOperate machinery to compress padded spring assemblies and insert them into mattress coversEncase bed springs and padding with selected covering material via hand or machine stitching; fit castors as requiredReplace covering, padding, webbing, or springs to repair upholstered furnitureCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project deadlines are metPerform other upholstery-related tasks as assigned by the Production ManagerRequirementsDiploma/vocational certification in Upholstery, Furniture Production, or related trade (preferred)Minimum 5+ years of hands-on upholstery experience, including supervisory exposure, ideally in furniture manufacturing, fit-out, or joineryStrong knowledge of upholstery materials, techniques, and machinery operationSkilled in reading design/technical drawings and translating them into stencils and finished piecesGood leadership, scheduling, and team coordination skillsAttention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship