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About Us
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. was founded in 1956 and has grown into one of the largest retailers in the country, operating several beloved brands in home furnishings including Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, and West Elm.
Our Supply Chain
Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, with a rapidly expanding network. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources or home delivery – and are looking for a job with strong opportunities for gaining new skills and advancement – our Supply Chain Organization may be the right fit for you.
Award-Winning Employer
In 2024, Williams-Sonoma was recognized as a Great Place to Work and Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity, honors that reflect our commitment to being a people-first organization. Our operation includes:
- Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain
- 5M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US
Distribution Network
Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of:
- Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs
- 2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi
Manufacturing Facilities
Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling over 1,400 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture
Job Summary
This onsite position is responsible for the overall strategy and efficient daily operations of the Sutter South upholstery manufacturing facility. This position has primary accountability for performance results in production, safety, quality, cost, customer service, and associate relations within the facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversight of all areas of the manufacturing facility – including Production, Warehousing, Shipping, and Facilities departments
- Ensuring products are manufactured and shipped on schedule, while meeting/exceeding quality standards and cost objectives
- Building, developing, and managing a leadership team capable of carrying out operational strategies and execution excellence in a high growth environment
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain or related discipline
- Proven success in management of people and strong leadership skills
- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as a team member with other associates and managers
- Strong sense of urgency and time management to meet established deadlines
- Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in a Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma environment with demonstrated record of implementing change, driving cost improvements, and increasing efficiencies. Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365. Bilingual – English and Spanish.
