Production Supervisor

Overview

FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in the Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high‑tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers.

Our products include finished goods, sub‑assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. You will find FXI's foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applications. Everywhere foam goes, FXI's innovations lead the way! Won’t you join us?

Our Tupelo, Mississippi facility is a union manufacturing plant with approximately 55 employees. The site specializes in producing polyurethane foam and other foam products. As a key location within FXI's manufacturing network, the Tupelo plant is known for its strong focus on quality, safety, and operational excellence. Team members work in a collaborative, supportive environment where continuous improvement and innovation play a central role.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading all aspects of departmental safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and employee performance within assigned production and fabrication areas. This role provides daily leadership to hourly associates and production specialists, coordinates production schedules, ensures compliance with SOPs and safety standards, and drives continuous improvement initiatives.

• Promote, enforce, and actively participate in company safety programs and site‑specific safety policies.
• Supervise daily production and fabrication activities to meet quality and productivity standards.
• Review daily production requirements and assign labor accordingly.
• Monitor work‑in‑progress and finished goods to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinate production schedules and workflow with other departments and shifts.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Ensure accurate inventory management and material usage.
• Train, coach, and evaluate hourly associates and production specialists.
• Address performance issues and partner with HR on corrective actions as needed.
• Communicate production performance and KPIs to leadership.
• Support special projects and cross‑functional initiatives as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing or fabrication experience with leadership responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety standards, and quality systems.
• Proficiency with SAP or similar manufacturing systems and Microsoft Office preferred.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, and flexible spending accounts.

FXI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FXI does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, military service or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We support workplace diversity and believe that diversity contributes to a broader perspective that leads to better products.

FXI is not able to sponsor visas.

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