Production Supervisor

Title: Production Supervisor

Req ID: 5139

Job Category: Manufacturing / Truck Driver

Location:

Cullman, AL, US, 35055

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.

What You'll Do:

Serta Simmons is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead our Cullman, AL plant.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing cell and department activities to ensure the safe and timely production of high-quality products within budget.

You will play a crucial role in driving change, solving daily production challenges, and supporting our associates through transitions.

How You'll Do It:

• Lead cell/department activities to ensure safe, high-quality production on time and within budget.

• Identify and resolve daily production challenges to meet schedules and prevent issues.

• Act as a liaison between associates and management, supporting associates through changes.

• Develop and monitor standardized work for direct reports, adhering to Leader Standard Work.

• Audit or assign audit duties for quality, safety, and scrap.

• Conduct daily cell meetings and set expectations.

• Monitor production status hourly, address bottlenecks, and take corrective actions to meet goals.

• Oversee continuous flow and material delivery systems, working with associates to improve processes.

• Develop associates to enhance skills and build bench strength.

• Review production schedules and estimate associate hours for job assignments.

• Interpret specifications and job orders for associates, delegating duties as needed.

• Recommend measures to improve production, equipment, product quality, and working conditions.

• Suggest plans to motivate staff and enforce safety rules.

Functional/Technical Competencies

Strong written and oral communication and conflict resolution skills.

Strong interpersonal skills; able to inspire and motivate associates.

Root cause analysis, problem identification, and resolution skills.

Possess or able to learn Lean manufacturing techniques.

What You'll Bring:

3-5 years of experience in a supervisory role within a Lean manufacturing environment.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Willingness to travel up to 10%.

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Why work at Serta Simmons Bedding?

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, competitive benefits, employee perks, and the chance to be part of the future of sleep.

Benefits and Perks (USA, Salary non-union- optional):

• Health, Dental, and Vision (starts on day one)

• Annual employee contribution to HSA

• 401K with company match

• Paid Time Off / Vacation

• 12 company holidays

• Sick days

• Company paid short- and long-term disability

• Paid parental leave

• Discount programs including Friends and family discounts

• Referral Bonus

• Tuition Reimbursement

Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer.

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed/religion, sex (including sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping or expression), genetic information (including family medical history), or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

SSB will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them, as required by law.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to where legally required, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Nearest Major Market: Cullman