IMM Production Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Administrative Tasks 15%  

• Evaluates Mattress/Peak build plans to ensure we are producing the correct products.  

• Plans the most effective use of equipment and personnel to meet current and future production requirements based on sales volume and inventory (Kanban) levels  

• Assign work orders on the train schedule to support production flow.  

• Works with Line Managers to verify L2L data input is correct and done in a timely manner.  

• Systematically completes inventory moves when needed.  

• Audits Highjump production bins for accuracy.   

• Uses data to identify areas for improvement and coordinates improvement efforts to respected value stream.  

• Inspects attendance files for all Line Mangers for accuracy daily and ensures accountability policies are being followed.  

• Hold Line Managers accountable for inspecting attendance files for all Operators for accuracy daily and ensures accountability policies are being followed.  

• Updates Organizational Chart weekly and reports out to HR and recruiting teams.  

• Monitors quality and initiates actions to prevent product or process nonconformities  

• Ensures all safety related incidents are reported in Teams, Safety and upper management.  

• Ensures all HR violations are reported to HR and upper management.  

• Executes staffing plans and partners with HR in recruiting, selecting, and onboarding employees.  

• Facilitates 8:15 meeting, going over goals and issues for current days Production for assigned shift with all departments in attendance.  

• Reports throughput numbers, and goals to upper management for assigned areas.  

Employee Engagement 85%  

• Be present on shift one (1) hour prior to start of assigned shift to set the example, assist Line Managers where needed, and support the production plan.   

• Leads, motivates, and trains all Line Managers, creating teamwork and ownership of production results, processes and committees.  

• Supports and assists Line Mangers in motivating and training Work Cell Leads and Operators to create a teamwork and ownership of Production results, processes and committees.  

• Supports and communicates upper managements vision effectively with all Line Managers, Work Cell Leads and Operators. Pursues goals to achieve vision.  

• Applies and trains 5S principles to assure a safe working environment for all production workers  

• Champion Continuous Improvement tools, processes, methodology, and committees to help lead Purple to Future State.  

• Conduct 1 on 1 sessions with Line Managers to build trust and set goals  

• Participates in multiple daily Gemba walks with Line Managers and interacts with employees.  

• Be engaged with all lines throughout the day to help build relationships of trust with all employees.  

• Be firm, fair, and consistent with employee corrective action, discipline, rewards, and performance appraisals.   

• Supports the Operation Systems Manager to ensure all 5s and L2L initiatives are being followed by direct reports and shift.  

• Supports continuous improvement initiatives/ideas and provides a feedback loop.  

• Supports quality in all steps of processes.   

• Monitors quality and initiates actions to prevent product or process nonconformities.  

• Confirms proper shift change overs are being conducted to ensure success.  

• Is present on Production floor until all duties are completed for assigned shift.  

• Perform other duties as required or assigned.  

Required Skills, Education, Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience 

• 2+ years managing a production line and team using Lean principles 

• Lean Manufacturing certification or commensurate experience 

• Experience successfully leading a large production team 

• In depth understanding of production principles and general plant operations 

• Capability to establish production goals, and methods to reach goals 

• Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience 

• High School diploma or GED 

• Preferred Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification 

• 5S Concepts Certification 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 

Physical Requirements 

Physical activities may occasionally include:  

• Remaining in stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time.  

• Adjusting or moving objects up to 15 pounds in all directions. 

Physical activities may constantly include:  

• Communicating with others to exchange information. 

• Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. 

• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned. 

Environmental Conditions may occasionally include:  

• Noisy open office environment