Business Excellence Manager

Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC•Madison, WI

About The Position

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®.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
6+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, quality, or operations, with preferred multi-site responsibility.
Certified Six Sigma Black or equivalent preferred.
Experience training and mentoring leaders in Lean techniques.
Experience in mattress manufacturing or similar industry preferred
Proven experience leading network-wide Lean transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Experienced knowledge of Lean concepts and tools (5S, value stream mapping, line balancing, visual workplace, flow and pull manufacturing, pareto analysis, etc.).
Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in MS Office Suite, Smartsheet, Power BI.
Working knowledge of AI tools.
Strong presentation, communication, and leadership skills at multiple organizational levels.
Ability to influence and coach leaders at multiple levels.
Proven ability to influence others using data driven models.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Support the deployment and sustainment of Lean and SSPS programs across all plants.
Support the development of content in Lean and mattress manufacturing, train and coach CI Managers, plant leadership and other operational team as needed.
Support analyzing plant processes to identify, standardize, and deploy best practices throughout the network.
Provide support to CI Managers in conducting annual Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and Bedding Assessment to identify areas of opportunity for improvement.
Identify, justify, and lead cost savings initiatives at scale.
Lead and facilitate Kaizen activities and continuous improvement projects, problem-solving, and corrective actioning.
Drive Daily Management Rhythm (DMR) compliance throughout the network.
Manage the implementation of corporate initiatives to improve SQDCP metrics network wide.
Develop and update Standard Work as needed.
Design and deliver Lean Fundamentals training.
Mentor CI Managers in project management, Lean techniques, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement throughout the network.
Lead and support strategic projects and initiatives that impact multiple plants.
Manage network-wide Kaizen roadmaps and improvement plans.
Track, monitor, and report on project status and effectiveness using KPIs.
Support senior leadership with strategic planning and execution.
Document and deploy best practices across all sites.
Develop the Bedding Assessment process to ensure standardization and compliance across the network.
Conduct audits and assessments to drive standardization that yields SQDCP improvements and standardization.
Collaborate with plant leadership, CI Managers, and cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence.
Present improvement initiatives, results, and recommendations to senior leadership.
Network with other plants and external partners to leverage new ideas and innovations.
Adapt to evolving business priorities.
Develop and champion new ideas for continuous improvement initiatives.