Job Description

Lead Upholstery Excellence at the World's #1 Furniture Company!

Senior Manager, Upholstery Operations

Are you a world-class manufacturing leader with a passion for driving excellence? Ashley Furniture, the largest furniture manufacturer on the globe, is seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Manager of Upholstery Operations to lead one of our largest and most critical divisions.

This is a premier leadership role where you will own the operational strategy, develop a large team of manufacturing leaders, and drive the performance of a multi-shift, high-volume upholstery operation. You will be the driving force behind the quality and efficiency of the products that make Ashley an industry icon.

Why This Is a Great Opportunity:

• Lead a Cornerstone Division: Take full ownership of our Upholstery Operations, a key element of our brand's success.
• Develop Future Leaders: Directly mentor and grow a talented team of Operations Managers, Superintendents, and Supervisors.
• Drive Measurable Impact: Your leadership will directly influence critical business outcomes in production, cost, quality, and safety.
• Join an Industry Giant: Leverage the resources and stability of a global leader while making your mark on our continued success.

What You Will Do:

As the Senior Operations Manager for Upholstery, you will be the strategic leader for this vital division. Your mission will be to:

• Lead & Develop: Direct, mentor, and empower a large team of Operations Managers, Superintendents, and Supervisors across multiple shifts, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Implement and champion Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production flow, enhance quality, and relentlessly drive out waste.
• Strategize & Execute: Own capacity planning along with production scheduling, collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure all manufacturing objectives are achieved on time and within budget.
• Champion a World-Class Culture: Uphold and advance our commitment to safety and quality, creating an environment where every team member is engaged and proud of their work.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, with a proven track record in a senior leadership/management role.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent deep work experience).
• Expertise: Deep, hands-on knowledge of Lean Manufacturing , Continuous Improvement (CI), complex capacity planning, and dynamic production flows.
• Leadership: A genuine passion for developing people and a demonstrated ability to lead and inspire large, multi-shift operations.

Why Ashley Furniture is Different:

We are more than a business; we're a family built on a "Growth Mindset" and a "Dirty Fingernail" work ethic. We are innovators and problem-solvers who believe in building future leaders from within.

Enjoy Our Incredible Benefits:

• Highly Competitive Salary & Bonus Structure
• Full Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday Off!
• Generous Employee Discounts on our beautiful furniture
• On-site Ashley Wellness Centers and access to Medical Tourism
• Continuous Professional Development and Career Advancement

Are you ready to lead a critical division for an undisputed industry leader?

Apply Today and Find Your Home at Ashley!

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