Manager Production at JONATHAN LOUIS INTERNATIONAL

Gardena, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

107400.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Output, Staffing, Planning, Materials Flow, Quality Control, Cost Performance, Continuous Improvement, Line Balancing, Throughput Optimization, Operational Execution, Safety Compliance, Labor Planning, Budget Management, Cost Reduction, Team Leadership, ERP Systems

Industry

Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

Description

Description The Plant Manager oversees all day-to-day operations of JL’s Gardena California manufacturing facility, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance targets are consistently achieved. This hands-on operational leader is accountable for production output, staffing, planning, materials flow, product quality, facility maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires a strong people-first leadership style, proven experience running high-mix upholstery or related furniture operations, and the ability to partner closely with Scheduling, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, Finance, and Customer Service team to meet the needs of JL’s customers. Job Responsibilities: Leads all direct plant production functions, including Woodshop, Sewing, Foam & Glue, Cushion & Filling, Upholstery, Assembly & Packaging, and Maintenance. Provides daily leadership, staffing, line balancing, training, throughput optimization, and operational execution for these areas Maintains on-time delivery and production efficiency targets in alignment with scheduling targets and customer ship windows Translates daily, weekly, and monthly production goals into actionable plans for supervisors and team leaders Ensures all finished goods meet JL quality standards with low repair/rework levels through consistent execution of JL’s production process and systems, quality standards, and safety protocols Collaborate with QA, Engineering, and Customer Experience teams to address issues proactively and prevent recurrence Enforces OSHA, California safety regulations, JL safety policies, and ensures a clean, orderly, hazard-free facility Ensure compliance with all Company policies, including Safety, Quality, CTPAT, and operational standards Ensures accurate labor planning, workforce allocation, training, and cross-training for key skill positions Partners cross-functionally with company-wide support functions, including Supply Chain, Quality, Safety, Engineering, Shipping & Receiving, and Inventory Management to ensure alignment, communication, issue-resolution, and execution of shared standards within the plant Manages operating budget, labor cost, overtime, material usage, scrap, productivity ratios, and efficiency metrics Drives cost-reduction initiatives through waste elimination, process improvement, and better materials utilization Ensures accurate reporting and alignment with Finance on weekly and monthly performance metrics Directs, coaches, and develops supervisors, team leaders, and production teams Reinforces JL leadership behaviors (clear communication, accountability, trust, motivation, continuous improvement) Conducts performance evaluations, administer coaching/recognition, and partners with HR on staffing, discipline, and employee relations Drives digital adoption and accuracy within ERP systems (Infor, Power BI), including labor reporting, orders, materials transactions, and production recording Introduces new processes, technologies in partnership with IT, and layouts that enhance flow, reduce bottlenecks, and improve throughput Supports new product launches by coordinating samples, pilot builds, and training sessions Requirements 7–10 years of experience in upholstery furniture manufacturing or closely related labor-intensive production environment 5+ years in a plant leadership or production management role, managing 150–500+ employees across multiple departments Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered Proven success running high-mix manufacturing (SKUs, fabrics, frames, customization) Strong working knowledge of labor planning, line balancing, production scheduling, and throughput optimization Experience with ERP systems (Infor or equivalent) Knowledge of Lean methodologies preferred Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build culture, and drive accountability Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and decision-making skills Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and maintain a calm, solutions-oriented presence Excellent communication and presentation skills for leadership-level reporting.

Responsibilities

The Plant Manager is responsible for leading all direct plant production functions, including woodshop, sewing, upholstery, and maintenance, while ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance targets are consistently met. This involves providing daily leadership, optimizing throughput, maintaining on-time delivery, and enforcing all safety and quality standards across the facility.