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Role Overview
Upholstery Supervisor at Sunreef Yachts. The role supervises and coordinates all upholstery activities for luxury yacht interiors and exterior areas, ensuring work is completed according to approved drawings, design specifications, luxury-quality standards, production schedules, and safety requirements.
Role Purpose
Oversee all upholstery operations for luxury yacht construction, managing team performance, material coordination, quality control, and timely delivery while maintaining the highest finishing standards expected in superyacht interiors.
Key Responsibilities
Supervision & Team Management
- Supervise daily activities of the upholstery team, including upholsterers, sewing/tailoring personnel, and helpers.
- Monitor team productivity, attendance, workmanship and completion of assigned tasks.
- Train and guide upholsterers to improve workmanship, productivity and luxury finishing standards.
- Conduct toolbox talks and ensure workers follow PPE and HSE requirements.
Production Planning & Coordination
- Plan and allocate manpower according to yacht production schedules and project priorities.
- Identify production delays and technical issues and take corrective action to meet yacht delivery milestones.
- Provide daily/weekly progress updates to the Production/Interior Manager.
Fabrication & Installation
- Coordinate fabrication and installation of upholstery items including sofas, seating and lounge furniture, mattresses, headboards and bed panels, wall and ceiling upholstered panels, cushions and decorative elements, exterior seating and sunbeds, and curtains, blinds and other soft furnishings.
- Read and interpret GA drawings, interior drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and designer requirements.
- Ensure accurate measurement, pattern making, cutting, stitching, foam preparation, fitting and final installation.
Quality Assurance
- Ensure high-quality finishing suitable for luxury yachts, including stitching alignment, fabric tension, symmetry, edge finishing and overall appearance.
- Inspect completed upholstery works and ensure defects, damages, wrinkles, uneven stitching or finishing issues are corrected before handover.
- Coordinate inspections with the Quality team and close punch-list/snags before final yacht handover.
- Ensure upholstery work complies with relevant marine, fire-retardant, safety and project specifications.
Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Management
- Coordinate closely with Interior, Carpentry/Joinery, Production, Design, Engineering and Quality teams to ensure correct installation and avoid clashes or rework.
Material Management
- Monitor upholstery materials including leather, fabrics, marine-grade vinyl, foam, adhesives, threads, fittings and accessories.
- Prepare material requirements and coordinate with Procurement/Stores to ensure materials are available according to the production schedule.
- Control material usage and minimize fabric/leather wastage and production rework.
- Ensure correct handling and protection of expensive fabrics, leather and finished upholstery components.
Health, Safety & Workspace
- Maintain a clean, organized and safe upholstery workshop and installation area.
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma or Technical qualification in Upholstery, Furniture Manufacturing, Interior Fit-Out, Carpentry or a related field preferred.
- 5–8 years of upholstery experience, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or foreman role.
- Previous experience in luxury yachts, superyachts, marine interiors, luxury furniture or high-end interior fit-out strongly preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of upholstery materials, foam construction, leather/fabric cutting, sewing, pattern making and installation techniques.
- Ability to understand technical drawings, measurements and interior specifications.
- Strong knowledge of luxury finishing and quality-control standards.
- Good manpower planning, leadership and production coordination skills.
- Ability to work under tight production and yacht-delivery schedules.
Additional Information
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on innovative and sustainable projects.
- Supportive and growth-oriented work environment.
- Exposure to international standards and advanced technologies.
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