About the Company - E.S.
Kluft & Company is known for a long story of building only the best mattress in the U.S.!
We are the company of choice for luxurious high-quality mattresses and want to be the employer of choice for your next career employment opportunity.
About the Role - We're seeking a highly qualified, collaborative, professional, knowledgeable, and results-driven Production Manager to support our growing company.
Future employees will have the opportunity to join Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance on the first of the month following date of hire.
We offer 10 holidays, vacation, sick pay, and 401k employer match.
Responsibilities -
Reviews production schedules to ensure adequate staffing, resources, and materials are available to meet customer demands.Reviews, analyzes, modifies, and implements efficient and effective department processes, policies, and procedures.Interfaces with QA manager to ensure highest degree of final quality and develop new and better-quality methods.Ensures approved manufacturing methodology is being followed.Develops and communicates goals and key initiatives to improve plant performance and success.Take appropriate corrective action when substandard performance is observed.Evaluate employee performance against pre-established standards by company policy.Develops, monitors, and provides access to daily production requirements.Maintains knowledge of the skills of the labor force to manage in time of employee absence or unexpected peak demands.Interfaces with plant manager to control operating costs.Maintains knowledge of machine capacity and develops solutions for efficient utilization.Ensures all safety rules and regulations are followed; investigates accidents in a timely, accurate, and complete manner.Coordinates and manages all safety training.Prepares all required reports and correspondence.Develops, implements, and monitors department budget; manages expenses within approved budget constraints.Identifies, documents, and implements opportunities for continuous improvement.Assigns duties and monitors quality of work; assures staff conforms to organizational policies and procedures and government regulations.Provides day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates; actively works to promote and recognize performance.Keeps up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions.Manage the performance of the manufacturing team of 30 plus employees.Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Performs other related duties as assigned by management.Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Plant manager or VP of Operations that may not be listed.Qualifications -
Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.)
in related field or equivalent.Five to ten years related experience or equivalent in mattress manufacturing.Knowledgeable in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodology and tools.
Six Sigma Green Belt or higher a plus.Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates.Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.Proficient in Microsoft programs and SAP.Bilingual skills a plus.Ability to understand safety requirements, OHSA 30 Certified a plus.Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels.Pay range and compensation package - Up to $100,000 per year
Benefits: 401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceSchedule: 10-hour shift12-hour shiftDay shiftMonday to FridayOvertimeWeekends as needed