IMM Production Manager

Purple•McDonough, GA

1d•$80,800 - $95,000

About The Position

The IMM Production Manager is a leadership role in Production, accountable for achieving performance goals across Safety, Quality, Throughput, Cost, Uptime, and Work In Progress (WIP). The role supports Line Managers in meeting production targets safely and efficiently, ensuring employees use personal protective equipment, assisting with production records, and enabling seamless shift changes. The manager also supports the Operations Systems Manager with daily 5S and workplace organization activities, operator equipment maintenance, accurate L2L data collection, completed checklists, and current training. The position plans equipment and staffing to meet production requirements, allocates work orders, reviews inventory and production data, monitors quality, and reports performance and incidents. It partners with HR on staffing, recruiting, onboarding, and employee accountability. The manager leads, motivates, and trains Line Managers, supports Work Cell Leads and Operators, communicates management priorities, and advances continuous improvement. The role includes regular engagement on the production floor, Gemba walks, one-on-one meetings, performance feedback, and ensuring duties are completed through the end of the assigned shift.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience.
At least 2 years of experience 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.
Ability to establish production goals and methods to achieve them.
Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience.
High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
5S Concepts Certification.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Evaluate Mattress/Peak build plans to ensure the correct products are produced.
Plan 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.
Work with Line Managers to verify L2L data is entered accurately and on time.
Complete inventory moves when needed and audit Highjump production bins for accuracy.
Use data to identify improvement opportunities and coordinate efforts with the relevant value stream.
Inspect Line Manager attendance files daily for accuracy and ensure accountability policies are followed; hold Line Managers accountable for checking Operator attendance files.
Update the organizational chart weekly and report changes to HR and recruiting teams.
Monitor quality and initiate actions to prevent product or process nonconformities.
Ensure safety-related incidents are reported in Teams and to Safety and upper management; report HR violations to HR and upper management.
Execute staffing plans and partner with HR to recruit, select, and onboard employees.
Facilitate the 8:15 meeting to review the assigned shift’s production goals and issues with relevant departments.
Report throughput numbers and goals for assigned areas to upper management.
Arrive one hour before the assigned shift to set an example, assist Line Managers, and support the production plan.
Lead, motivate, and train Line Managers, and support them in training and motivating Work Cell Leads and Operators.
Communicate upper management’s vision to Line Managers, Work Cell Leads, and Operators, and pursue goals aligned with that vision.
Apply and train 5S principles to support a safe working environment.
Champion continuous-improvement tools, processes, methodology, and committees.
Conduct one-on-one sessions with Line Managers to build trust and set goals.
Participate in multiple daily Gemba walks and engage with employees across production lines.
Apply corrective action, discipline, rewards, and performance appraisals firmly, fairly, and consistently.
Support the Operations Systems Manager in ensuring direct reports and the assigned shift follow 5S and L2L initiatives.
Support continuous-improvement initiatives and ideas, providing a feedback loop.
Support quality throughout all process steps.
Confirm proper shift handovers and remain on the production floor until all assigned-shift duties are complete.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.