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# Production Supervisor at Ernesta

- **Company:** Ernesta
- **Location:** Cartersville, GA
- **Posted:** 2026-10-12
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ernesta/jobs/4721133006

## Job description

## About Ernesta

Ernesta is on a mission to bring gorgeous, design-focused custom rugs to homes and places of gathering through an enjoyable, frictionless, and affordable experience. At the same price as a store-bought standard-sized rug, a custom-cut rug from Ernesta will not only be a better fit, but also a better buying experience.  We believe that high-quality custom design shouldn't be out of reach for consumers and aim to address this need in the multi-billion dollar global rug industry.

Driven by our collective mission, our team is hungry, hardworking, and highly ambitious. We’re problem solvers, innovators, design enthusiasts, and executors. We are relentlessly focused on creating and delivering beautiful and delightfully simple solutions and experiences for our customers. Together, we are excited and humbled by the opportunity to expand the market for custom rugs and allow more people to live in elevated design settings.  Put simply, we believe more soft surfaces mean happier homes.

## About the Role

As the Production Supervisor, you will oversee day to day operations of the Ernesta Fabrication and Sample facility.  This role reports directly into the Production Manager.  The Production Supervisor will be responsible for meeting production forecasts and driving continuous improvement through the fabrication and sample process. They will help build the processes to ensure success.  This role will ensure quality and safety of the operation while driving continuous improvement of fabrication as the business scales.

What You’ll Do:

- Play a key role in build a strong, motivated production team capable of consistently delivering high quality products including interviewing and hiring functions
- Maintain a culture that prioritizes safety and quality through communication, action, and accountability
- Drive measurable gains in quality and line productivity by engaging operators
- Ensure production teams receive effective training
- Support issue resolution including root cause investigation & foster an environment of continuous learning and improvement
- Ensure production teams utilize standardized work and consistent work practices across shifts and areas and monitor and coach employees on performance
- Solve problems using data and develop quantitative measures of success
- Manage inventory systems to ensure raw materials are readily available
- Collaborate cross-functionally with peers within the building and with throughout Ernesta
- Run an efficient operation according to planned budgets
- Work to meet and exceed all Key Performance Indicators.

What You’ll Bring:

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- 3+ year experience supervising teams of people in a manufacturing or distribution center
- Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
- Communicate clearly using excellent written and verbal skills
- Strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail
- A curious mind and the ability for continuous improvement and learning
- Comfortable working in the details of the business and have the ability to plan for the future as well
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to lift 50 lbs unassisted.

Ernesta is committed to inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

## About Ernesta

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Ernesta is a direct-to-consumer custom rug company that provides designer-quality, custom-sized rugs for homes and places of gathering through a seamless, affordable experience.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, USA (with operations in Cartersville, Georgia)
- **Founded**: 2022
- **Founders**: John Foley (CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Home decor / Custom rugs
- **Target customers**: B2C (homeowners, renters) and B2B (interior designers, trade professionals)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Our mission is simple: deliver designer quality, custom-sized rugs to you in as little as two weeks.” [ernestarugs.com/about-us](https://www.ernestarugs.com/about-us)

## Products & Services
- **Custom-Sized Rugs**: Designer-quality rugs cut to exact dimensions (to-the-inch) with a curated assortment of materials and designs. Available in as little as 2 weeks. [ernestarugs.com](https://www.ernestarugs.com/)
- **Sample at Home Program**: Over 200 rug samples delivered to customers to try before ordering. [ernestarugs.com](https://www.ernestarugs.com/)
- **Showroom Experience**: Physical showrooms in New York, Charlotte, Dallas, Manhasset, and Ardmore offering personalized consultations and a dedicated designer lounge. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/ernesta)
- **Additional Customization Options**: Stair runners, corner shapes, fireplace cutouts, and white-glove delivery/installation in select markets. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/ernesta)
- **Trade Program**: Exclusive perks for interior designers, including one-on-one consultations and client meeting spaces. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/ernesta)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total funding raised – $57.5M (as of June 2026) [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/ernesta)
- **Latest Funding Round**: Series B of $20M (closed ~June 2026) [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/ernesta)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: True Ventures, Addition, Platform Capital Management [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/ernesta)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Opened new showrooms in Charlotte, Dallas, Manhasset, and Ardmore in 2025-2026 [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/ernesta)
  - Recognized by Good Housekeeping as a 2025 Home Renovation Awards winner [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/ernesta)
  - 58 total employees (as of mid-2026) [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/ernesta-inc)
  - 28 open roles listed on careers page [ernestarugs.com/careers](https://www.ernestarugs.com/careers)

## Competitive Advantages
- **To-the-inch customization** – eliminates the need to settle for standard sizes, a key differentiator in the rug market.
- **Fast turnaround** – custom rugs delivered in as little as 2 weeks, significantly faster than traditional custom rug makers.
- **Sustainability focus** – uses recyclable, eco-friendly materials, meets US consumer safety standards, and adheres to California’s PFAS protocols and VOC limits. [ernestarugs.com/about-us](https://www.ernestarugs.com/about-us)
- **Omnichannel experience** – combines a digital sample-at-home program with physical showrooms and a dedicated trade program for designers.

## Strategic Focus
- **Nationwide showroom expansion** – opening in design-forward communities (e.g., Charlotte, Dallas) to build local relationships with consumers and trade professionals.
- **Deepening the trade program** – creating dedicated spaces and perks for interior designers to drive repeat business.
- **Product line expansion** – offering stair runners, corner shapes, fireplace cutouts, and other custom options to capture more home renovation projects.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Mission**: Driven by a collective mission to “expand the market for custom rugs and allow more people to live in elevated design settings.” The team is described as “hungry, hardworking, and highly ambitious.” [ernestarugs.com/careers](https://www.ernestarugs.com/careers)
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid workspace – employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work. In-office roles are available in New York, NY and Cartersville, GA. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/ernesta-inc)
- **Growth Opportunities**: As a fast-growing Series B company with 28 open roles, there is significant opportunity to shape processes and take on ownership early.
- **Notable Perks**: Not explicitly listed, but the company emphasizes design, quality, and sustainability – appealing to those who care about product impact.

## Sources
1. [ernestarugs.com/careers](https://www.ernestarugs.com/careers)
2. [ernestarugs.com/about-us](https://www.ernestarugs.com/about-us)
3. [ernestarugs.com](https://www.ernestarugs.com/)
4. [builtin.com/company/ernesta-inc](https://builtin.com/company/ernesta-inc)
5. [cbinsights.com/company/ernesta](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/ernesta)

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