Head of Manufacturing

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.

• Lead and oversee all manufacturing operations, including vendor sourcing, supplier management, and domestic production execution


• 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

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, sourcing, or production leadership roles


• 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

• 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

• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance


• Company 401(k)

• Monday to Friday