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Manager, Production (USA)
full-time•Riviera Beach
About this role
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:
The Production Manager provides hands-on leadership for manufacturing teams in a fast-paced production environment.
This role is accountable for safety, quality, and delivery performance while developing team capability, driving engagement, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
How You'll Do It:
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Lead manufacturing production to ensure high-quality products are produced safely, on time, and within budget.
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Drive continuous improvement through Lean methodologies to enhance performance, safety, and quality.
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Ensure the safety of all operators and individuals within the assigned work area.
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Maintain responsibility for product quality by adhering to established processes and methods.
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Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering (ME), Quality Engineering (QE), and KPO to ensure product quality standards are met or exceeded.
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Deliver exceptional operational performance, including:
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On-time delivery greater than 99.5%
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Efficiency greater than 95%
by leading work teams and support personnel through effective problem-solving, communication, and coordination with supply chain partners.
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Conduct daily production meetings and set clear expectations for the day’s operations.
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Coordinate with office staff to provide accurate updates on production schedules and product status.
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Maintain daily management data and prepare reports as required.
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Ensure cost-effective production by controlling raw material usage, minimizing waste, and optimizing labor utilization to reduce downtime and unnecessary overtime.
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Implement and sustain Lean processes, problem-solving techniques, Kaizen initiatives, and other quality programs in partnership with support teams.
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Escalate unresolved issues promptly to protect performance, quality, and safety standards.
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Lead, coach, and motivate work teams by developing their skills, fostering engagement, and driving a high-performance culture.
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Meet training and development objectives for all team members within scope of responsibility.
What You'll Bring:
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Bachelor’s degree in Business or a technical discipline (4-year degree), and
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3–5 years of leadership experience in a high-mix, complex manufacturing environment
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OR
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Associate’s degree with an engineering or technical focus (2-year degree), and
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5–15 years of leadership experience with demonstrated career progression
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OR
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Heavy manufacturing or supervisory experience (non-degreed candidates), and
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15+ years of leadership experience
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Job Factors/Work Environments
| Work is active in nature, with frequent walking of manufacturing plant, warehouse and distribution. High degree of risk management in terms of safety around large and complex machinery, as well as heavy (up to 200lb) product while in production. Up to 10% travel. |
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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.
What you'll do
- The Production Manager leads manufacturing teams to ensure high-quality products are produced safely and on time. They are responsible for driving continuous improvement and maintaining safety and quality standards.
About Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC
Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB) is one of the leading global sleep companies. With a 150-year heritage in delivering industry-leading sleep solutions and a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives, the company is headquartered in Doraville, GA, and owns top brands such as Serta®, which has five other independent licensees, Beautyrest®, Tuft & Needle® and Beauty Sleep®. For more information about SSB and its brands, visit https://sertasimmons.com/.
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What does a Manager, Production (USA) do at Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC?
As a Manager, Production (USA) at Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC, you will: the Production Manager leads manufacturing teams to ensure high-quality products are produced safely and on time. They are responsible for driving continuous improvement and maintaining safety and quality standards..
Is the Manager, Production (USA) position at Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC remote?
The Manager, Production (USA) position at Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC is based in Riviera Beach, Florida, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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