Job Description

Location: Inglewood, CA

About 7th Avenue

7th Avenue is a modern furniture brand that combines elevated, contemporary aesthetics with functional day-to-day features. Our flagship product, "The World's Greatest Modular Sofa", features endless modularity, water-repellent and stain-resistant fabrics, removable and machine-washable covers, adjustable back cushion firmness, memory foam blend cushions, soft-close hidden storage, and more. All products are sustainably-built, free from harmful chemicals via OEKO-TEX and GreenGuard Gold-certified fabrics, and devoid of flame-retardants and formaldehyde. The frames are incredibly durable and built to last 10 years or more.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all manufacturing operations, including vendor sourcing, supplier management, and domestic production execution
• Own end-to-end manufacturing setup including team hiring, equipment procurement, and technology infrastructure buildout to ensure seamless operational launch
• Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with new vendors and suppliers to support scaling production needs
• Partner closely with external designers to translate product concepts into manufacturable, cost-effective solutions
• Oversee domestic production processes end-to-end, ensuring timelines, quality standards, and cost targets are consistently met
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies, SOPs, and production workflows as the company scales
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and contracts with vendors and suppliers to optimize margins and operational efficiency
• Monitor supplier performance, ensuring quality, reliability, and compliance with company standards
• Collaborate with operations, logistics, and inventory teams to ensure seamless material flow and production scheduling
• Establish KPIs and performance metrics across manufacturing and supplier networks
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, quality issues, and operational inefficiencies
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing manufacturing and production team
• Provide regular reporting to senior leadership on manufacturing performance, risks, and opportunities

Qualifications & Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, sourcing, or production leadership roles
• Experience in automated manufacturing processes, systems, and hardware
• Proven experience managing vendors and suppliers, including sourcing, negotiation, and performance management
• Strong background in domestic production environments, preferably within furniture, consumer goods, or similar industries
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with design, operations, and supply chain teams
• Experience building and scaling manufacturing processes in a fast-paced environment
• Strong operational mindset with the ability to balance quality, speed, and cost
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills
• Hands-on approach with the ability to dive into both strategic and tactical execution
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as NetSuite and standard productivity tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in furniture manufacturing, upholstery, or woodworking
• Background in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or 5S methodologies
• Experience establishing domestic manufacturing networks in the United States
• Prior experience in a high-growth or startup environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $DOE

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Company 401(k)

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, On-site role

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