Upholstery Foreman Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

Company DescriptionNBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including

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News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company (‘Versant’) comprised of most of NBCUniversal’s cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.Job DescriptionThe Upholstery Foreman is responsible for the distribution of tasks to the upholstery labor force ensuring the timely of upholstery or re-upholstery of items such as furniture, curtains, covers, and a variety of other elements. This role will communicate closely with all other Foremen. The Upholstery Foreman is also responsible for the installation of these individual pieces. The Upholstery Foreman is not tied only to the Scenic Fabrication Shop and will be required to work in multiple locations including sets, stages, off site locations, within the business campus and any other place where their trade may be required. The Upholstery Foreman is not limited to this specific trade and if his/her abilities and knowledge allow movement through other trades to provide support as required.

Job Duties:

 Assigns specific tasks to the upholstery group in a manner that will maximize workflow in the upholstery shop.

Trains the upholstery personnel on best techniques and practices.

Informs the Scenic Fabrication Manager and Scenic Fabrication Operations Coordinator of labor cost allocations.

Responsible for coordinating with shop leadership priorities and timelines.

Maintains a clean and organized work area.

Coordinates with the Carpentry and Designers to ensure timely assembly of different items and furniture.

Informs management of issues with design documentation, timelines and material inventory.

Notifies the Manager, Scenic Fabrication of discrepancies in measurements and finishes.

Manages the inventory of the upholstery area.

Leads any activity related to the application of graphics for covering and branding set elementsIf assigned to a location other than the Upholstery Shop, the Upholstery Foreman will be responsible of completing any other tasks assigned to them by this location’s leader.

Utilizes hand and power tools as needed to help support the manufacturing of set elements, erection of forms, framework, and scaffolds.

Escalates to Manager any concern related to personnel or contractors operating in the shopAssists in the loading, transport and unloading of all elements built and / or assembled.

Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to perform tasks above ground level.

Operates aerial platforms & material handling equipment as required and permitted subject to certifications and qualifications.

Ensures that all work is done under the technical guidelines and operations procedures of the Telemundo Fabrication Shop and adheres to

EHS/OSHA

regulations and procedures.

Follows policies, applicable laws, and regulations to protect his/her own health and safety as well as that of other workers, the public, and the environment.

Presents proactively ideas that support EHS goals and policies to the business or EHS leaders.

Raises concerns about possible violations of EHS policies to managers, business and EHS Leader.

Works under the direct supervision of the Manager of Scenic Fabrication and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by his management.

QualificationsBasic Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in upholstery, sewing and furniture finishing.

Able to read and effectively utilize measuring instruments, such as tape measures and rulers. Ability to use hand tools, power tools and stationary carpentry and millwork equipment.

Exhibits an understanding of creating and assembling sets and other requests as instructed.

Ability to lift over 50 lbs. of item(s) used in the creation of sets.

Must be able to perform physical activities required of this position which includes, but is not limited to, climbing, lifting, balancing stooping, and handling of materials. Fluent in Spanish and English (written and oral).Must be able to perform job at various locations interior and outside work environment with varying weather conditions.

Desired Characteristics:

Previous experience in upholstery and sewing trade within the entertainment industry.

Previous experience in millwork, cabinet shops, home framing.

Read / Interpret blueprints and construction documents.

Strong organizational skills.

Excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Able to pivot between tasks and work calmly in fast-paced environment.

Efficient and flexible approach to meeting deadline.

Solid verbal communicator with strong writing skills in English and Spanish highly preferred.

Able to read, understand, follow, and enforce business procedure.

Organized complex problem-solver and able to balance priorities, with great attention to detail.

Process oriented, good at identifying and implementing best practices.

Change agent; creative and adaptable when facing challenges

Additional Requirements:

Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered (note job #: )Must be willing to work in Miami, FloridaWillingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short noticeMust have a valid driver’s licenseAs this is a critical operations position, candidate must be willing to work flexible hours including late and/or last-minute scheduling changes in a 24/7 production work environmentMust be available to work (whenever necessary for show production) early mornings, evenings, holidays and weekendsMust have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution ProgramThis position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Additional InformationAs part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].