--- title: 'Finishing Manager at APPARATUS' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/finishing-manager-apparatus-red-hook-production-09583sznm5b8' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-22' --- # Finishing Manager at APPARATUS - **Company:** APPARATUS - **Location:** Red Hook Production - **Posted:** 2026-04-30 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-22 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/apparatus/jobs/5984718004 ## Job description ## FINISHING MANAGER APPARATUS is a New York-based designer and manufacturer of a distinctive catalog of high-end, high-touch lighting, furniture and objects. We produce both in-house and with the support of high-quality external partners; our catalog is sold globally. This role oversees day-to-day finishing operations, ensuring exceptional production quality, team performance, and seamless workflow execution. The Finishing Manager drives continuous improvement across people, process, and product while upholding APPARATUS standards of craft and excellence. ## RESPONSIBILITIES Production Operations and Quality - Oversee finishing team operations to meet production and launch commitments; schedule and manage work orders with real-time system updates. - Own department production and quality performance; analyze, act on, and report key metrics. - Communicate risk, priorities, and solutions in time to mitigate impact. - Maintain expert-level aesthetic and functional understanding of all active collections, components, and quality parameters. - Perform quality control inspections; drive root cause analysis from discovery through corrective action. ## Team Leadership and Development - Train, coach, and develop team members to current and future work standards; ensure goals are met. - Lead by example; promote safety, skill-building, continuous improvement, and excellence in productivity and quality. - Ensure compliance with company and regulatory safety requirements; lead training. Cross-Functional Partnership - Maintain clear communication with stakeholders; foster effective cross-functional collaboration. - Partner with Product on development initiatives; provide technical guidance to Sales and Client Services. - Support physical inventory audits, ensuring process discipline and accuracy. Operations and Standards - Manage, document, and implement operational standards, work instructions, engineering changes, and best practices aligned to business strategy. - Ensure department is fully equipped; manage equipment maintenance and plan for future needs. - Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace in compliance with regulatory and company policies when working with equipment and hazardous materials. - Perform key department opening and closing duties; support company initiatives as needed. ## QUALIFICATIONS - 5 years in a comparable manufacturing role; 2+ years in management or supervision. - Manufacturing knowledge and material familiarity with metal, glass, porcelain, and leather. Experience in high-quality lighting or furniture strongly preferred. - Record of attracting, developing, and retaining talented people. - Preferred qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with Industrial Design or Engineering concentration. Software: project workflow, 3D modeling and/or ERP. ## SKILLS - Deep understanding of production operations, dependencies, and process design; able to translate business strategy into operational solutions. - Expert-level cold patina and metal finishing skills; trained in safety protocols, QC methodology, and care and handling standards. - Highly skilled manual dexterity; proficient with hand tools, hand-applied patination and immersion oxidation systems. - Ability to perceive color and surface characteristics and quality; highly developed aesthetic detail. - Qualified to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and specifications. - Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills; able to motivate, coach, and give effective feedback. - Analytical problem-solver; proficient with production systems and recordkeeping. - Adaptable and solutions-oriented; trustworthy with confidential information. - Physical: routinely lifts up to 30 lbs, works standing, reaches overhead, climbs ladders; compliant with PPE and hazardous material safety policies. ## WORK SCHEDULE - Full-time on-site hours: Monday–Friday between 8:00AM–5:00PM. - Extended hours and weekend availability as needed. ## PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND CHECK-INS SCHEDULE - Regular check-ins. - Annual performance review. Salary from $80,000 This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position is based in our APPARATUS PRODUCTION facility in Red Hook. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. ## About APPARATUS ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: APPARATUS is a New York-based interdisciplinary design studio that creates lighting, furniture, and objects, blending modernist principles with handcrafted luxury. - **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held) - **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States - **Founded**: 2012 - **Founders**: Gabriel Hendifar and Jeremy Anderson ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Luxury design, furniture and lighting manufacturing, retail (classified as Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry on LinkedIn). - **Target customers**: B2C (luxury consumers, interior designers) and B2B (architects, hospitality, commercial projects). - **Mission/purpose**: “Objects are accessories to the human experience and enrich the way we live.” The studio follows the modernist principle of *Gesamtkunstwerk* (total work of art), where each collection creates a holistic world. ## Products & Services - **Lighting**: Hand-patinated brass fixtures combined with materials like marble, suede, horsehair, lacquer, and porcelain. Made in the studio’s dedicated New York factory. - **Furniture**: Chairs, tables, and other pieces that balance mechanization with handcraft. - **Objects**: Decorative accessories that complete the studio’s vision. - **Interior Design**: Full-service interior design for residential and commercial spaces, staffed by an in-house interiors team. - **Galleries**: Showrooms in New York (124 W 30th St), Los Angeles, and London that communicate the studio’s design ethos. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed (private company). - **Estimated Revenue**: USD 5,000,000 – 25,000,000 per year (LinkedIn estimate). - **Employees**: 53 as of 2026, with year-over-year growth of +6.7% (LinkedIn). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed; the company is independently owned. - **Growth Signals**: LinkedIn follower growth of +21.6% year-over-year; active hiring in product design, interiors, manufacturing, and sales; expansion of galleries (London opened in recent years). ## Competitive Advantages - **Artistic direction**: CEO and Artistic Director Gabriel Hendifar drives a singular vision that is rare in the luxury design space. - **In-house manufacturing**: A dedicated factory in Brooklyn, New York, allows close control over craftsmanship and material quality. - **Handcrafted luxury**: Each piece emphasizes the human hand, using hand-patinated brass and sensual materials, creating a distinct aesthetic that is difficult to replicate. - **Strong brand identity**: The “total work of art” approach and high-end gallery presence in three major cities create a compelling brand story. ## Strategic Focus - **Growth**: Continued expansion of the gallery network and product categories. - **Talent acquisition**: Currently hiring for Senior Product Designer, Interior Designer, Finishing Manager, and Client Manager (London), indicating a focus on scaling design, production, and sales teams. - **Craft & quality**: Maintaining the balance between mechanization and hand-made perfection while growing production. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: The company describes itself as “distinguished by a rare blend of courtesy and intellectual energy.” Employee reviews (3.2/5 overall) highlight compensation (3.8) and culture (3.6) as strengths, though work-life balance (3.1) and career growth (3.1) are areas for improvement. - **Work Environment**: Hands-on roles in manufacturing (Red Hook, Brooklyn) and design-forward roles in the New York studio; also opportunities in Los Angeles and London. - **Notable Perks**: Not explicitly listed, but the company offers a creative, collaborative environment focused on high-end craftsmanship. - **Engineering/Design Culture**: Emphasis on small-studio craftsmanship, prototyping, and material exploration. The studio values “life experience and inspired ideas” in candidates. ## Sources 1. [apparatusstudio.com – About](https://apparatusstudio.com/pages/about) 2. [apparatusstudio.com – Careers](https://apparatusstudio.com/pages/careers) 3. [greenhouse.io – Jobs at APPARATUS](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/apparatus) 4. 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