Director of Manufacturing; On-site

Director of Manufacturing (On-site)
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Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR109465

Purple is a digitally-native vertical brand with a mission to help people feel and live better through innovative comfort solutions. To us, comfort means more than great products, it means empowering every employee to feel comfortable being themselves. We believe your career at Purple will be a one-of-a-kind “Career in Comfort” because our workforce is one-of-a-kind. We are committed to a culture of collaboration where every voice is heard and understood.

As an innovation company at our core, we believe a diversity workforce brings better insights, solutions and products and serves as the backbone to bettering our company. Join with us as we add to our team of exceptional individuals who will help us take over the world — one mattress at a time.
** Compensation
* * The compensation target for this role is: $161,500 - $190,000
** Job Summary
** Directly accountable to lead the manufacturing organization to a level of   performance identifiable with World Class organizations, utilizing lean   production and continual improvement techniques. Directs all Purple   manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering activities to ensure   maximum effectiveness is obtained for the production of quality products   within specified time and budgetary guidelines. Works with Corporate   Engineering, Innovations, Supply Chain, Quality, Brand, and   Sales/Marketing to coordinate the production process for product   changes and the introduction of new products.##

** Job Description
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* Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

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* • Responsible for developing production, maintenance, engineering  performance metrics.  
• Accountable for planning, implementation and directing of all   production/manufacturing, maintenance and engineering  activities.  
• Accountable for production, maintenance, engineering  performance metrics.  
• Works closely with the finance department to align production   build with cash flow planning and management.  
• Mentor and grow management talent.  
• Ensures managers provide leadership, coaching/training, respect,   transparency, and a chance to grow for all production employees.  
• Holds production, maintenance, engineering personnel   accountable for a strong work ethic, productivity, innovation,   profitability, and safety.  
• Creates strategies to focus on the Employee Experience,   reduce/eliminate waste/scrap, and ensure a product free of   defects.

• Provide leadership in continuous improvement activities to   achieve Purples goals of meeting quality, cost, and delivery   objectives.  
• Develop and provide feedback on sustainability plan and recycling   program for manufacturing components.  
• Take action to resolve manufacturing, availability, and quality   problems when they occur and prevent recurrence Liaise with   superior to make decisions for operational activities and set   strategic goals.  
• Plan and monitor the day-to-day running of business to ensure   smooth progress.  
• Supervise staff from different departments within production and   provide constructive feedback.  
• Evaluate regularly the efficiency of business procedures according   to organizational objectives and apply improvements.  
• Manage procurement processes and coordinate material and   resources allocation.  
• Review financial information and adjust operational budgets to   promote profitability.
** Required Skills, Education,

Experience:

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* • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent work   experience.  
• 5+ years of management experience required.  
• Manufacturing experience (3 years preferred) in rapid growing   company.  
• Experience in injection molding and/or mattress manufacturing   preferred.  
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office suite – comfortable in   Excel and PPT.  
• Ability to manage and put ideas forward. Ability to work in a  …