Felted Sky Job Opportunities
Current Openings:
Production Manager
Felted Sky is a needle felting kit and supply company based in Livonia, MI. We’re a fast-growing online retailer that delivers high-quality felting supplies to retail stores, artists, and makers across the country. We're looking for a detail-oriented and highly organized Production Manager to help us scale our operations and keep our fulfillment running smoothly. This is a full-time, salaried, and mostly on-site position.
IMPORTANT!
To maintain the high quality of our products, and to respect those with chemical sensitivities, we are a fragrance-free facility. Please know that if you use scented products, such as candles, air fresheners, scented cleaning, laundry, or personal care products, we will not be able to accept your resume. Thank you.
Responsibilities will include:
- Production: Direct and prep work for a team of 13, ensuring accuracy and that the work being done is in keeping with our high standards for presentation. You will oversee packaging and quality control, and work closely with purchasing, design, and customer service.
- Planning: Make production schedules based on current needs and future projections. Ensure we have the capacity to keep to this schedule, that materials are sourced on time, and inventory is optimized for our growing demand. Adapt as needed as our sales volume increases or decreases for individual products.
- Logistics: Be highly detail oriented and good at managing many moving parts. We have many kit components + 192 colors of wool that we keep in stock in two sizes. It is a lot to manage to make sure we have what we need when we need it!
- People: Be up-beat, personable and reliable, communicate with employees about the work they are doing each week and their schedules, and ensure they have what they need to do their jobs.
Qualifications:
2+ years experience in a production, fulfillment, or operations management role (eCommerce or small-scale manufacturing preferred)
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Experience with inventory management systems and order tracking software (e.g., Shopify, ShipStation, Google Spreadsheets or similar)
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
Comfortable using technology, including small machinery
Bonus points if you have a passion for fiber crafts!
Salary:
Starting salary is $50K per year, with annual reviews.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you're excited about this role to joshua@feltedsky.com with the subject line: Production Manager Application – [Your Name].
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you're excited about this role to joshua@feltedsky.com with the subject line: Production Manager Application – [Your Name].