Production Manager - 2nd Shift

Be Part of the Future of Sleep!

At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we’re more than a mattress company – we’re a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150‑year heritage in delivering industry‑leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons® and Tuft & Needle®.

$90k/Year – $120k/Year. Compensation is based on experience, degrees and certificates.

• Leads manufacturing production to ensure a quality product is produced safely, in time for delivery, and within budgeted costs.
• Drives ongoing Lean methodologies to ensure continuous improvement of performance, safety, and quality.
• Responsible for safety of operators reporting to him/her as well as any individual in his work area.
• Responsible for product quality and adheres to processes and methods.
• Collaborates with ME, QE and KPO to ensure product quality standards are met or exceeded.
• Delivers outstanding performance in terms of (1) On time delivery (> 99.5%), and (2) efficiency (> 95%) by leading work groups and support personnel through problem solving processes as well as communicating and coordinating effectively with supply chain partners.
• Holds daily production meetings and sets expectations for the day.
• Coordinates with office staff to provide information on schedule delivery and product status.
• Maintain information for daily management reports and prepares various other reports as requested.
• Ensures the cost effectiveness of the production process.
• Controls use of raw materials, preventing all unnecessary waste and schedules and controls utilization of labor, preventing excess hours, downtime and overtime.
• Implement and maintain lean processes, problem solving, Kaizen and other quality processes with support personnel.
• Escalate issues quickly that cannot be resolved efficiently to maintain performance, quality and safety standards.
• Lead & motivate work teams in terms of developing their knowledge and ability while challenging and providing motivation to excel.
• Meet training and development objectives for all work team members in his/her care.

• Strong Leadership Skills (Inspire, Impact, Innovate).
• Adapting to Change - readapt and motivates personnel to take responsibility for adapting to and executing change.
• Strong analytical technical ability to problem solve.
• Planned and Organized Decision Making – makes empowered decision within their area with the best interest of the company in mind.
• Delivering Results Safety – maintaining a high level of commitment to personally getting things done in their area.
• Quality & Continuous Improvement Mindset – promoting and maintaining high standards of quality within their area.
• Team Player – coordinates all team resources to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Advises, assists, mentors and provides feedback to others to encourage and inspire the development of work‑related competencies and long‑term career growth.
• Excellent communications skills and ability to work in cross‑functional teams.
• Living the SSB Mission & Core Values.

• 3-5 years of supervisor experience in high‑mix, complex manufacturing environment.
• Lean Manufacturing.
• Keizen.
• Six Sigma.
• TPM experience.

• Work is active in nature, with frequent walking of manufacturing plant, warehouse and distribution.
• High degree of risk management in terms of safety around large and complex machinery, as well as heavy (up to 200lb) product while in production.
• Up to 10% travel.

When you join SSB, you become part of a winning and diverse team that is excited and committed to helping people get better sleep. We provide inspiring career opportunities,…