Upholstery Supervisor

Sunreef Yachts is looking for an Upholstery Supervisor in Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The role leads and coordinates all upholstery work on luxury yacht interiors and exterior areas, to approved drawings, quality standards and production schedules.

The role:

• Supervise the upholstery team, including upholsterers, sewing personnel and helpers, and plan manpower around the yacht production schedule
• Coordinate the making and fitting of sofas, seating, mattresses, headboards, wall and ceiling panels, cushions, exterior seating, sunbeds, curtains and blinds
• Read and interpret general arrangement, interior and shop drawings and designer requirements
• Inspect finished work and have defects corrected before handover, closing punch-list items with the Quality team
• Work with the Interior, Joinery, Production, Design, Engineering and Quality teams to avoid clashes and rework
• Plan material needs with Procurement and Stores, and control the use of leather, fabric and foam to limit waste
• Run toolbox talks, keep the workshop clean and safe, and make sure PPE and HSE requirements are followed
• Train the team and report progress to the Production or Interior Manager

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Work on innovative and sustainable projects
• Supportive, growth-oriented work environment
• Exposure to international standards and advanced technologies

• 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
• Experience in luxury yachts, superyachts, marine interiors, luxury furniture or high-end interior fit-out strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of upholstery materials, foam construction, leather and fabric cutting, sewing, pattern making and installation
• 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 to tight production and yacht-delivery schedules