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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.\nCompensation\nThe compensation target for this role is: $80,800 - $95,000Job Summary\n-This position is for our Thursday-Saturday shift (7a-730p)The Production Manager leads day-to-day manufacturing execution and creates conditions for safe, high-quality, efficient production. This role partners closely with Line Managers and the Operations Systems Manager to achieve goals for safety, quality, throughput, cost, uptime, and work in progress. Through visible floor leadership, clear accountability, and continuous improvement, the Production Manager builds an engaged team and helps Purple deliver consistent results for customers.\nJob Description\nHow you’ll shape the future of comfort\nAdministrative Tasks - 15%\nEvaluate Mattress and Peak build plans to ensure the correct products are produced.\nPlan the most effective use of equipment and personnel to meet current and future production requirements based on sales volume and Kanban inventory levels.\nAssign work orders to the train schedule to support production flow.\nPartner with Line Managers to ensure L2L data is entered accurately and on time.\nComplete inventory moves as needed and audit HighJump production bins for accuracy.\nUse data to identify improvement opportunities and coordinate improvement efforts within the appropriate value stream.\nReview Line Manager attendance files daily for accuracy and policy compliance, and hold Line Managers accountable for reviewing Operator attendance files.\nUpdate the organizational chart weekly and report changes to Human Resources and Recruiting.\nMonitor quality and initiate actions to prevent product or process nonconformities.\nEnsure safety incidents are reported through Teams and escalated to Safety and senior leadership; report employee-relations or policy violations to Human Resources and senior leadership.\nExecute staffing plans and partner with Human Resources to recruit, select, and onboard employees.\nFacilitate the daily 8:15 production meeting for the assigned shift, reviewing goals and current-day issues with participating departments.\nReport throughput results and goals for assigned areas to senior leadership.\nEmployee Engagement - 85%\nBe present one hour before the assigned shift begins to model expectations, assist Line Managers, and support the production plan.\nLead, motivate, and train Line Managers to build teamwork and ownership of production results, processes, and committees.\nSupport Line Managers in motivating and training Work Cell Leads and Operators to strengthen teamwork and ownership.\nCommunicate senior leadership’s vision effectively to Line Managers, Work Cell Leads, and Operators, and pursue goals aligned with that vision.\nApply and teach 5S principles to maintain a safe, organized work environment.\nChampion continuous improvement tools, processes, methods, ideas, and committees that move Purple toward its future state.\nConduct one-on-one meetings with Line Managers to build trust, set goals, and provide timely feedback.\nParticipate in multiple daily Gemba walks and remain engaged across production lines to build trusted relationships with employees.\nApply corrective action, discipline, recognition, and performance appraisal practices firmly, fairly, and consistently.\nSupport the Operations Systems Manager in ensuring direct reports and the assigned shift follow 5S and L2L initiatives, complete checklists, perform operator equipment maintenance, and remain current on training.\nSupport quality at every process step, surface problems, prevent nonconformities, and maintain a feedback loop for improvement ideas.\nConfirm proper shift changeovers and remain on the production floor until assigned-shift duties are complete.\nPerform other duties as required or assigned.\nWhat we’re looking for\nHigh school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.\nAt least two years of experience managing a production line and team using Lean principles.\nDemonstrated success leading a large production team in a manufacturing environment.\nIn-depth understanding of production principles, general plant operations, and methods for establishing and achieving production goals.\nAbility to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise, data, and experience.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and use production systems accurately.\nEven Better if...\nLean Manufacturing certification or equivalent applied experience.\nLean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.\n5S Concepts certification.\nPhysical Requirements\nPhysical activities may occasionally include:\nRemaining in stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time. \nAdjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.\nPhysical activities may constantly include:\nCommunicating with others to exchange information.\nRepetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.\nAssessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned.\nEnvironmental Conditions may occasionally include:\nNoisy open office environment.\nNon-climate-controlled production floor.\nBENEFITS AND PERKS\nMedical, Dental, Vision\n\n401(k) Match\n\nFlexible PTO\n\nEarn a Mattress\n\nPurple Swag\n\nAmazing Purple Products\n\nWHY WORK AT PURPLE?\nMake 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.\n\nGain 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.\n\nAwesome culture: Join the tight-knit team at Purple and you can enjoy working alongside industry experts, making close friends, and annual employee appreciation events.\n\nPurple 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.\nThis policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.\nIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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