Sofa Production Manager (Upholstered Furniture)

About the Role

H. M. Al Rugaib & Sons Trading in Dammam, Eastern Province, is seeking a Sofa Production Manager (Upholstered Furniture) for a full-time position. This role involves overseeing all manufacturing stages of sofas and upholstered furniture, ensuring efficient operations, high product quality, and timely delivery of customer orders.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise all production departments, including carpentry, frame construction, fabric cutting, sewing, upholstery, and packaging, to ensure a smooth workflow.
• Ensure all raw materials, such as wood, foam, fabrics, and leather, meet company specifications and quality standards.
• Develop daily and weekly production plans to meet customer orders and delivery deadlines.
• Optimize production efficiency and minimize waste of raw materials and consumables.
• Assign tasks to carpenters, upholsterers, sewing operators, and production workers; monitor performance and train new employees on manufacturing techniques.
• Ensure regular maintenance of cutting machines, sewing machines, and other production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement to enhance productivity, reduce manufacturing costs, and improve product quality.
• Ensure compliance with factory safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in sofa manufacturing, upholstered furniture production, woodworking, or furniture factory management.
• Strong knowledge of wood types (*, beechwood, plywood), foam types and densities, upholstery fabrics, leather, and their durability standards.
• Proven ability to manage production teams, organize workflows, and meet production targets.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage production challenges and peak workloads.
• Experience in implementing quality standards, controlling material consumption, and reducing production waste.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage production schedules, and ensure timely order completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a sofa or upholstered furniture manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge of modern furniture manufacturing techniques and production processes.
• Experience with production planning systems, inventory coordination, and performance monitoring.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Dammam, within a manufacturing environment focused on sofa and upholstered furniture production.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.