Production Line Manager
First seen by Alion on Sep 8, 2026. Purple scores B on the Alion truth index.
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.
Compensation
The compensation target for this role is: $25.00 - $29.50Job Summary
The Production Line Manager is an important leader responsible for ateam of operators working within a specific value stream (production
line). They are accountable for achieving performance goals for key
metrics including Safety, Quality, Throughput, Cost, Uptime, and Work In
Progress (WIP). They operate their production line safely and efficiently.
They ensure their employees are safe and wear personal protective
equipment (PPE). They approve time sheets, keep roll sheets updated, and
ensure shift changes happen seamlessly. They drive daily 5S and
workplace organization activities, ensure operator equipment
maintenance duties are performed. The line manager helps the team
surface problems and implements process improvements
Job Description
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Works side by side with operators to reach production goals and ensure standard work processes are being followed Reports production metrics to upper management
- Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel
- Establish priorities; monitor progress; revise schedules; report results of the processing flow on shift production summaries
- Initiates and coordinates production systems, policies, and procedures
- Uses Lean Manufacturing principles to surface problems and implementing process improvements to reduce costs and improve quality
- Maintains work flow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources
- Maintains a clean, organized work environment by following 5S principles and procedures.
- Maintains staff by assisting in recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees
- Maintains equipment by leading team members in, operator preventative maintenance (OPM), ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques
- Coaches, counsels, and holds employees accountable to standard work instructions
- Perform other duties as required or assigned
Required Skills, Education, Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Prior experience in manufacturing
Physical Requirements:
Environmental Conditions may occasionally include:
- Noisy open office environment
- Noisy production environment
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a drug screening and a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
Work Hours (Good Faith Estimate):
This full-time position is expected to work approximately 30-40 hours per week. This is a good faith estimate, and actual hours may vary based on business needs.
BENEFITS AND PERKS
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Earn a Mattress
Purple Swag
Amazing Purple Products
WHY WORK AT PURPLE?
Make your mark: We value innovative thinking. At Purple, you will be empowered to bring your ideas to life as we work together to improve people’s lives through comfort.
Gain unique experience: Be a part of one of the fastest growing companies in Utah! The contributions you make will matter at Purple as the company continues to grow with you.
Awesome culture: Join the tight-knit team at Purple and you can enjoy working alongside industry experts, making close friends, and annual employee appreciation events.
Purple provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.