Job description

Sherwood Bedding is a family owned company established in 1974. We have 5 factory locations in the United States. Over 4 million Americans are sleeping on a Sherwood Bedding mattress.

The successful incumbent will oversee all areas of the production process at the assigned location so that approved products are manufactured on-schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives. This role leads the plant organization to improve the overall production process, product quality, cost outcomes, and culture.

Specific Responsibilities

• Evaluate capacity/forecast for infrastructure planning.
• Coordinate plant activities through planning with departmental managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Develop and control profits, plans, budget, and process improvement initiatives.
• Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, inventory, wages, and salaries.
• Hire, train, develop and evaluate staff to include performance management, conflict resolution, discipline, and coaching. Ensure compliance with current federal, state and local regulations. Consult with Human Resources Department as appropriate.
• Manage the introduction of new products and formulations developed by R&D. *Manage capital asset maintenance.
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards. * Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses.
• Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace or make adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives. *Provide direction, development and leadership to plant's operating staff.

Requirements:

• 5+ years leading a vertically-integrated matrixed manufacturing facility (preferably consumer products).
• Management of production, materials/logistics, shipping & receiving, safety, engineering, and quality.
• Experience with successful continuous improvement activities and lean manufacturing.
• Success in a highly collaborative interdepartmental culture.
• Demonstrated record of team building, mentoring and change management.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong leadership skills: Lead by example, assertive yet diplomatic, skilled in holding team and individuals accountable by balancing the carrot with the stick, communicate long-term visions effectively to team, skilled at conflict resolution.
• Highly collaborative by nature; although able to make decisions as an individual, is able to involve others for input, buy-in, sharing of best practices (offering or receiving)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
mask required unless proof of vaccination, temp check, sanitzing

Experience:

• Manufacturing Leadership: 5 years (Required)
• Bedding Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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