Senior Operations Manager

Lead Upholstery Excellence at the World's #1 Furniture Company!Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.Senior Manager, Upholstery OperationsAre 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 StructureFull Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance401(k) with Profit SharingPaid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday Off!Generous Employee Discounts on our beautiful furnitureOn-site Ashley Wellness Centers and access to Medical TourismContinuous Professional Development and Career AdvancementAre you ready to lead a critical division for an undisputed industry leader?Apply Today and Find Your Home at Ashley!

Created: 2025-09-30