Senior Operations Manager
Ashley Furniture Industries - Advance, NC
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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-onSenior Manager of Upholstery Operationsto 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 ofLean 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, andYour Birthday Off! Generous Employee Discounts on our beautiful furniture On-site Ashley Wellness Centers and access to Medical Tourism Continuous 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