Senior Operations Manager (Onsite)

Purple•McDonough, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Senior Operations Manager will be responsible for managing the overall process of product fulfilment and warehouse receiving and distribution to Purple customers; this includes direct consumers, wholesale channels, amazon distribution, and forward inventory locations. This position will be responsible for leading two departments with the assistance of two managers.

Requirements

5+ years of management experience required
Manufacturing experience (3 years preferred) in rapid growing company with experience managing teams of 10 or more
BS or Graduate Degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering; or equivalent work experience.
Sufficient technical knowledge to effectively interface with other departments and personnel

Responsibilities

Supports, guides, and promotes Purple systems including L2L, 5S, work instructions and supports other department systems including HighJump, etc.
Provide leadership in continuous improvement activities to achieve Purples goals of meeting quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
Mentor and grow management talent
Holds personnel accountable for a strong work ethic, productivity, innovation, profitability, and safety.
Works with Maintenance, Innovations, Safety, Supply Chain, and Quality, to coordinate all aspects of process improvements.