Upholstery Supervisor

**Responsibilities**:

- **Team Supervision**: Manage and lead a team of upholsterers, providing direction, training, and support to ensure efficient and high-quality production.
- **Production Planning**: Develop and implement daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to meet deadlines and client demands. Ensure all work is completed on time and within budget.
- **Quality Control**: Inspect finished products for quality, ensuring that upholstery work meets the company's standards for craftsmanship, materials, and aesthetics.
- **Training & Development**: Train staff on new upholstery techniques, equipment, and safety procedures. Identify opportunities for employee development and skill improvement.
- **Material Management**: Oversee the selection, requisition, and inventory of upholstery materials such as fabric, foam, springs, and hardware. Ensure that supplies are available and properly used.
- **Workflow Optimization**: Streamline production processes to maximize efficiency, reduce waste, and improve output. Identify and implement best practices in upholstery.
- **Collaboration**: Work closely with design teams, production managers, and clients to understand product specifications and ensure upholstery work aligns with design concepts and customer expectations.
- **Safety & Compliance**: Enforce safety regulations in the upholstery workshop, ensuring that all staff follow safety protocols and that equipment is well-maintained.
- **Problem-Solving**: Address production challenges such as material shortages, equipment malfunctions, or staffing issues, ensuring mínimal disruption to workflow.
- **Reporting**: Track and report on production metrics such as output, quality, and efficiency. Provide regular updates to senior management.

**Skills & Qualifications**:

- **Experience**: Proven experience in upholstery, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
- **Technical Knowledge**: In-depth knowledge of upholstery techniques, materials, and tools. Experience with both modern and traditional upholstery methods is preferred.
- **Leadership Skills**: Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate staff and foster a positive, productive work environment.
- **Attention to Detail**: Strong attention to detail, ensuring that all upholstery work meets high standards of quality and precision.
- **Problem-Solving**: Excellent troubleshooting skills for resolving issues related to production, materials, or staffing.
- **Communication Skills**: Effective communication skills for interacting with team members, management, and clients, including the ability to explain technical details clearly.
- **Time Management**: Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects and ensure timely completion of work.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Certification in upholstery or furniture-making from a recognized institution.
- Experience working with custom or high-end furniture.
- Knowledge of upholstery production software or automated tools.

**Preferred**: Qatar driving license

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent