Upholstery Lead

<p><strong>We want more movers and shakers, dreamers and doers, thinkers and tinker-ers. We want more people who are excited by their work and passionate about their communities. We want people who are ready to Build Something Amazing.</strong></p> <p><em><strong>"At La-Z-Boy we're dedicated to home... because home is what really matters and what will always matter. At the end of even the longest days, home is where we find ourselves."</strong></em><strong><em><br /><a href="https://vimeo.com/230201741" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Watch the full experience here.</a> </em></strong></p>

Hickory, NC

La-Z-Boy Corporate

<p><strong>Not many companies can say that they are both a household brand and one of the most innovative organizations in their industry. La-Z-Boy can. Ninety years after our first recliner, we&rsquo;re still re-inventing the industry.</strong></p> <p><strong>We want more movers and shakers, dreamers and doers, thinkers and tinker-ers. We want more people who are excited by their work and passionate about their communities. Our people are what drives us forward. We want people who are ready to Build Something Amazing.</strong></p> https://www.la-z-boy.com/

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Full-Time

Competitive

Overview: The Leadperson provides first-hand leadership of furniture manufacturing, from the trim stage to final logistics. This position oversees complete logistic processes, including distribution to correct logistic handlers and management of all employees in the process. One must strive to achieve all production goals.
Responsibilities: &bull; To inspect the manufacturing process and ensure quality of production.<br />&bull; To oversee the distribution of finished products to various material handlers.<br />&bull; Manage materials in inventory that are necessary for production of furniture in the trim, wrap, and shipping departments. Order materials needed to keep production flowing.<br />&bull; To control the staging, inspecting, and preparing (packaging) of finished goods for shipping.<br />&bull; Supervise employees to ensure a maximized flow of production. Troubleshoot any issues between employees that may hamper production. Take a leading role in the hiring process.<br />&bull; To make adjustments to the manufacturing process when unforeseen obstacles arise that may slow or stop production.<br />&bull; To communicate daily with all departments involved in the manufacturing process to ensure efficient production.<br />SCOPE &amp; IMPACT:<br />&bull; Metric responsibilities include daily productions goals, along with monthly shipping goals.
Requirements: <strong>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:</strong><br />&bull; High School diploma or GED.<br />&bull; Over 10 years of total work related experience required to effectively perform the key responsibilities of the job.<br />&bull; Over five years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role.<br /><br /><strong>PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:</strong><br />&bull; Forklift license.<br /><br /><strong>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong><br />&bull; Supervises three departments: trim, wrapping, and shipping. These three departments are comprised of 15 employees that report directly to this position.<br />&bull; Responsible for directing other employees&rsquo; daily work activities and to undertake or recommend the following employment actions: hiring, termination, corrective action, and performance reviews.<br /><br /><strong>PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:</strong><br />&bull; Specific physical and/or environmental demands are an essential part of the job.<br />&bull; Operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.<br />&bull; Subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.<br />&bull; Subject to extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.<br />&bull; Subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.<br />&bull; Subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.<br />&bull; Subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.<br />&bull; Subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids<br />&bull; May be required to lift over 50 lbs.<br /><strong><br />CORE ATTRIBUTES:</strong><br />Communicate Transparently<br />Lead the Team<br />Impact and Influence<br />Deliver Results<br />Coach and Develop<br /><br /><strong>OTHER DUTIES:</strong>&nbsp;Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.