Burton James seeks a Lead of Logistics and Final QC to own end-of-line quality, packaging, and outbound logistics for custom upholstered furniture.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in shipping, logistics, or final QC in furniture or similar make-to-order manufacturing
- Hands-on experience with packaging standards, labeling, documentation, and carrier coordination
- Meticulous eye for quality and detail; catches measurement discrepancies, finish issues, and necessary upholstery tailoring before shipment.
- Proficient with spreadsheets, label printers, ERP or production software, and shared drives
- Clear communication and cross-department collaboration; bilingual in Spanish and English highly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to act as a point person on the floor—answering questions, guiding workflow, and supporting teammates without formal supervisory responsibilities.
- Experience training new team members on packaging standards, QC checkpoints, or shipping procedures.
- Able to read piece tickets and basic shop drawings to verify dimensions and finishes
- Physically able to move safely in a production environment and stage loads; forklift experience a plus
Benefits
- 3 weeks paid time off
- 6 paid holidays per service year
- Up to 6% 401k employer contributions