Operations Manager; Foam Fabrication

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Foam Fabrication role at Ashley Furniture Industries
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The Operations Manager will direct production activities for multiple departments, work centers and processes on an assigned shift. This position will lead and mentor production supervisors to achieve overall performance goals for production, cost, quality and safety. The Operations Manager will coordinate production activities through planning with departmental supervisors, schedulers, HR managers and quality systems trainers to ensure that manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost‑effective manner.

• Associate Degree in Business, Chemical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience (Required).
• 5 years’ experience in foam pouring production leadership or related area (Required).
• Supervisory/Management experience.
• Management of resources to optimize equipment, facilities, employees, methods and materials.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Quality Improvement principles.
• System improvement methods and capacity planning and product flow.

• Direct production activities for multiple departments, work centers and processes on an assigned shift.
• Lead the efforts to develop new processes and improve product quality by working with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Plan forward capacity by working with purchasing, production and inventory control to achieve and maintain product flow to meet production and financial objectives.
• Ensure shift personnel adhere to the highest standards of shop floor organization and plant cleanliness.
• Maintain budget for the functional area.
• Ensure adequate staffing to meet production needs.
• Ensure employees receive proper safety training, maintain a safe work environment and perform safe work practices; perform regular safety audits.
• Make employment decisions and/or recommendations on hiring, improvement plans, transfers, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, pay adjustments, etc.
• Coordinate and manage the work of employees by directing members of the team to meet the area’s goals. Audit regularly to ensure standard operating procedures are being adhered to.
• Manage employee performance and assist employees in making improvements to their performance through coaching, mentoring and administering performance reviews. Recommend, plan and/or implement employee training and skill development activities.
• Audit, maintain and ensure employee time‑keeping and absentee records are accurate.
• Communicate company and departmental issues and goals and facilitate employee growth and development through weekly team meetings, regular individual employee meetings, coaching, training and company‑offered learning opportunities.
• Manage resources to optimize equipment, facilities, employees, methods and materials.
• Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Your Birthday off
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
• Telehealth
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

• Honesty & Integrity
• Passion, Drive, Discipline
• Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
• Dirty Fingernail
• Growth Focused

To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Brochure information page:

Ashley Furniture Corporate Brochure

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug‑free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates, only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing