Production Line Manager

Purple is a digitally-native vertical brand with a mission to help people feel and live better through innovative comfort solutions. To us, comfort means more than great products, it means empowering every employee to feel comfortable being themselves. We believe your career at Purple will be a one-of-a-kind “Career in Comfort” because our workforce is one-of-a-kind. We are committed to a culture of collaboration where every voice is heard and understood. As an innovation company at our core, we believe a diversity workforce brings better insights, solutions and products and serves as the backbone to bettering our company. Join with us as we add to our team of exceptional individuals who will help us take over the world — one mattress at a time.

Compensation

The compensation target for this role is: $26.50 - $31.00

Job Summary

Job Description

This is for our MWN role.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

•Works side by side with operators to reach production goals and 
ensure standard work processes are being followed
Reports production metrics to upper management
• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning 
personnel
• Establish priorities; monitor progress; revise schedules; report 
results of the processing flow on shift production summaries
• Initiates and coordinates production systems, policies, and 
procedures
• Uses Lean Manufacturing principles to surface problems and 
implementing process improvements to reduce costs and improve 
quality
• Maintains work flow by monitoring steps of the process; setting 
processing variables; observing control points and equipment; 
monitoring personnel and resources
• Maintains a clean, organized work environment by following 5S 
principles and procedures.
• Maintains staff by assisting in recruiting, selecting, orienting, and 
training employees
• Maintains equipment by leading team members in, operator 
preventative maintenance (OPM), ensures operation of 
equipment by calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and 
techniques
• Coaches, counsels, and holds employees accountable to 
standard work instructions
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

Required Skills, Education, Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Prior experience in manufacturing 

Physical Requirements:

Environmental Conditions may occasionally include:
• Noisy open office environment
• Noisy production environment

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a drug screening and a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.

Work Hours (Good Faith Estimate):

This full-time position is expected to work approximately 30-40 hours per week. This is a good faith estimate, and actual hours may vary based on business needs.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• 401(k) Match

• Paid Time Off

• Earn a Mattress

• Purple Swag

• Amazing Purple Products

WHY WORK AT PURPLE?

• Make your mark: We value innovative thinking. At Purple, you will be empowered to bring your ideas to life as we work together to improve people’s lives through comfort.

• Gain unique experience: Be a part of one of the fastest growing companies in Utah! The contributions you make will matter at Purple as the company continues to grow with you.

• Awesome culture: Join the tight-knit team at Purple and you can enjoy working alongside industry experts, making close friends, and annual employee appreciation events.

Purple provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.