Asst Manager - Production (Salary)

Job Description

Job Description

Sherwood Bedding, a national mattress manufacturing company, is seeking a Assistant Production Manager to join our team.

Position Overview:

Responsible for the direction and control of the manufacturing floor, including, but not limited to, organizing, developing and managing the manufacturing and maintenance functions and implementing established policies, procedures and performance standards for these functions, which leads to the timely and efficient production and distribution of high-quality products at the least cost.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintaining a safe work environment.
• Indirectly supervising all production employees with respect to cost and quality of production and meeting production schedules and delivery dates.
• Assuring timely delivery to customers and resolving any production issues.
• Training, coaching and evaluating hourly personnel, ensuring maximum efficiency and productivity.
• Identifying continuous improvement opportunities and leading the implementation of lean processes into the plant.
• Implementing concepts such as 5S, visual management, pull systems and flexible workforce.
• Monitoring and ensuring efficient utilization of equipment and facilities, including housekeeping.
• Conferring with the Operations Manager in establishing work schedules for all production departments.
• Responsible for creating a safe working environment, ensuing implementation of plant safety policies, procedures and programs and adhering to requirement under OSHA and other federal and state regulatory agencies.
• Assuring adherence to standard operating practices/methods and maintaining the incentive and day work wage systems.
• Developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with the hourly workforce - employee relations, discipline and complaint procedures.
• Adhering to established budgetary limitations.
• Supervising equipment/facility maintenance, including preventive maintenance and housekeeping programs.
• Recommending equipment and/or layout changes and improved production methods.
• Supervising 100+ hourly employees, including maintenance
• Filling in for Operations Manager as needed.
• Completing all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent plant supervisory experience, preferably in the bedding industry.
• Seven or more years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the bedding industry.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Insurance including medical, dental, vision
• Paid holidays
• Some relocation expenses could be considered for the ideal candidate.

Sherwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer