Manager, Production

Sleep Number•Irmo, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Sleep Number® is the leader in personalized sleep wellness. Backed by almost 40 years of innovation, Sleep Number has helped more than 16 million people achieve their best sleep. We are guided by our purpose – improving lives by personalizing sleep. This is exemplified through our 3,000+ purpose-driven team members who passionately innovate to drive value creation through our fully integrated business model, owning the process from start to finish, and care at every step. At Sleep Number, you’ll be part of a team redefining what’s possible in sleep, health, and wellness. Backed by world-class research and continued innovation, we create mattresses with adjustable firmness, pressure relief, and temperature-balancing comfort that adapt to customers’ changing needs, night after night, year after year. Our people thrive in a culture where purpose, innovation, and customer experience drive every decision. Join us and help shape the future of sleep wellness. Position Purpose In this Production Manager role, you will create a culture of teamwork, engagement and accountability and develop a team through coaching, mentoring and challenging them with high expectations. You will also help implement changes to improve efficiency and reduce waste. Production Manager roles exist in Sewing, Air Controls Production and Order Fulfillment.

Requirements

At least 3 years of direct supervision of others preferred
2 or more years’ experience working in a fast-paced environment
Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of related experience, education and/or certification
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Manufacturing, Fulfillment Operations and Supply Chain principles and practices preferred
Lean Manufacturing knowledge and/or experience preferred
Travel as required up to 20%, generally not more than 10%
Associates degree or equivalent experience required
Bachelors degree preferred
Formal Lean or Six Sigma training preferred
2-3 years leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Must have demonstrated process improvement and systematic process improvement skills
Experience with fundamental manufacturing and operations principles and practices
Problem solving and conflict resolution experience
Effective organizing and planning skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Proven ability to lead others through change
Proven ability to mentor and develop employees
Ability to influence others
Ability to investigate and troubleshoot production problems
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and individual contributors
Experience with Oracle applications a plus

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of direct supervision of others
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Manufacturing, Fulfillment Operations and Supply Chain principles and practices
Lean Manufacturing knowledge and/or experience
Bachelors degree
Formal Lean or Six Sigma training
Experience with Oracle applications

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise designated functional area to deliver business results
Manage production to ensure schedules and quality standards are met
Provide leadership in the areas of auditing, standards of work, 5S, TPM and best practices
Hire, train, develop and coach team in personal goals, accountabilities and monitor accomplishments
Develop and manage training, cross-training and rotation plans for employees to increase flexibility and create a workforce that can compensate for sudden changes in demand/resources
Recommend and implement process improvements for designated functional area
Actively manage, administer and enforce plant policies and procedures
Work with other Value Stream Managers to resolve problem situations
Ensure efficient and profitable utilization of manpower, machinery and material
Comply with Codes of Safe Practices and work in accordance with company safety policies and train team to do the same
Maintain employee attendance records