Upholstery Lead (working position)

Key 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.
• 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.
• Support all safety initiatives and maintain a high awareness of safety in the facility.
• Complies with all OSHA and safety procedures.
• Support employment-related issues such as hiring, training, appraising, or counseling as appropriate.
• Participate in the implementation of new manufacturing processes, products, and systems technology to meet operational goals.
• 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.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Effective problem-solving, team, and interpersonal skills.
• Read and understand product orders to ensure proper construction.
• Able 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.
• Able 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.

Education And Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous leadership experience desirable.
• Working knowledge of all processes and procedures required to perform all functions within the department.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required.
• Experience with leadership and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexible schedule.
• Able to follow instructions of Upholstery leadership.
• Prior tacking or upholstery experience.
• Hand tool experience.

Preferred

• Previous training experience.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Revel Boats provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Revel Boats complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Revel Boats expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Revel Boats employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.