What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Supervisor position at 7th Avenue?
Company Overview:
7th Avenue (https://7thavenue.co) is a digitally-native furniture brand offering products that marry luxury design with functional day-to-day features. Our main product is a modular sofa collection we call “The World’s Greatest Modular Sofa” that includes features such as endless modularity, water-repellent and stain-resistant fabrics, removable and machine-washable covers, memory foam cushions, and many more.
Key Responsibilities
- Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and be responsible for achieving daily production targets
- Leading all final-stage manufacturing and assembly operations, ensuring products meet quality and production standards.
- Supervise, hire, mentor, and performance-manage a production floor team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Develop, document, and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all finishing and assembly processes, ensuring consistent adherence across the team.
- Conduct hands-on training for new hires and existing employees on processes, safety protocols, and quality expectations.
- Perform and oversee quality control (QC) inspections of completed work, identifying deficiencies and driving corrective action.
- Monitor daily production output and workflow, proactively resolving bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
- Collaborate with operations leadership to establish KPIs, track performance, and continuously refine processes as the department scales.
- Enforce all workplace safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized, and compliant production environment.
- Coordinate with inventory and logistics teams to manage material flow and ensure on-time production schedules.
- Provide regular reports to senior leadership on production metrics, team performance, and departmental needs.
Qualifications & Requirements
- 7 years of hands-on experience in final-stage manufacturing, production assembly, or a related manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience supervising and managing production floor teams in a manufacturing or assembly setting.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement SOPs, training programs, and quality control processes.
- Strong QC mindset with a sharp eye for detail and a commitment to consistently delivering a high-quality finished product.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment where processes are still being built.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to lead, motivate, and hold a team accountable.
- Comfortable working on the production floor daily — this is a hands-on leadership role.
- Proficiency with productivity tools (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, or similar) and Netsuite.
Preferred Qualifications
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
- Bilingual in English and Spanish — strongly preferred.
- Experience in furniture manufacturing, woodworking, upholstery, or related product categories.
- Background in lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with using NetSuite
- Prior experience building or scaling a new department or team from the ground up.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $BOE
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Company 401(k)
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Inglewood, CA 90302: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
- Work Location: Inglewood, CA 90302