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Production Manager( Hazleton PA)

Req ID: 5129

Job Category: Manufacturing / Truck Driver

Location:

Hazleton, PA, US, 18202

Be Part of the Future of Sleep!

At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we're more than a mattress company, we're a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150-year heritage in delivering industry-leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons® and Tuft & Needle®.

What You'll Do:

Serta Simmons is seeking a Manufacturing Lead for our Hazleton, PA plant.

In this role, you will oversee production to ensure high-quality, safe products are delivered on time and within budget.

You will drive Lean methodologies to foster continuous improvement in performance, safety, and quality.

How You'll Do It:

Leads manufacturing to ensure:

• Safe production of quality products.

• Timely delivery.

• Adherence to budget.

Drives Lean methodologies to:

• Improve performance, safety, and quality continuously.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring operator and workplace safety.

• Maintaining product quality through proper processes.

• Collaborating with Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, and Key Process Owners to meet quality standards.

Delivers on:

• On-time delivery (>99.5%).

• Efficiency (>95%).

Achieves goals by:

• Leading teams in problem-solving.

• Coordinating with supply chain partners.

• Holding daily production meetings to set daily expectations.

Coordinates with office staff to:

• Provide delivery and product status updates.

• Maintain and prepare daily and requested reports.

Ensures cost-effectiveness by:

• Controlling raw material use to reduce waste.

• Managing labor to prevent excess costs.

Implements Lean and quality processes and escalates unresolved issues to maintain standards.

Leads and motivates teams by:

• Developing their skills and providing challenges.

• Meeting training and development goals.

What You'll Bring:

• Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Technical field (4-year degree candidates) with 3-5 years of leadership experience in a high-mix, complex manufacturing environment.

• Associate's Degree in Engineering/Technical field (2-year degree candidates) with 5-15 years of leadership experience and clear career progression.

• Extensive Manufacturing/Supervisory Experience (non-degreed candidates) with 15+ years of leadership experience.

• Work Environment:

• Active role with frequent walking in manufacturing plant, warehouse, and distribution areas.

• High degree of risk management involving safety around large, complex machinery and heavy products (up to 200 lbs).

• Travel:

• Up to 10% travel required.

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Why work at Serta Simmons Bedding?

When you join SSB, you become part of a winning and diverse team that is excited and committed to helping people get better sleep. We provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, employee perks, and the chance to be part of the future of sleep.

Benefits and Perks (USA, Salary non-union- optional):

• Health, Dental, and Vision (starts on day one)

• Annual employee contribution to HSA

• 401K with company match

• Paid Time Off / Vacation

• 12 company holidays

• Sick days

• Company paid short- and long-term disability

• Paid parental leave

• Discount programs including Friends and family discounts

• Referral Bonus

• Tuition Reimbursement

Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer.

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed/religion, sex (including sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping or expression), genetic information (including family medical history), or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

SSB will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them, as required by law.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to where legally required, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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