Job Description

Job Description

E.S. Kluft & Company

The Standard of Luxury and Comfort

Grand Prairie, Texas

We’re seeking highly qualified, collaborative, professional, knowledgeable, and results-driven Production Supervisor to support our growing mattress manufacturing 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 .

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for directing and coordinating activities in the Mattress Build Department. This role involves planning, organizing, and overseeing manufacturing processes to ensure the timely and efficient production of high-quality products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates to plan department operations.
• Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Executes operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Revises production schedules and priorities as result of equipment failure or operating problems.
• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.
• Attend Daily production meetings with Plant Manager and other supervisors to ensure production demands are met
• Plan and implement overall production strategies while identifying gaps in existing systems and processes, proposing solutions that improve operational efficiency and service to our customers.
• Effective leader with a sense of urgency, strong multitasking skills, able to organize, prioritize, delegate and ability to inspire a team to meet schedules & commitments.
• Supervise and oversee team members.
• Set and control schedules, temp labor, and labor costs.
• Identify challenges and implement solutions/corrective action in a timely manner
• Actively participate in safety program and the daily enforcement of OSHA safety policies.
• Provide coverage in the absence of any production associates as needed
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Lead daily stand-up meetings at shift start to communicate expectations and align team objectives
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

DIRECT REPORTS

• 25+ Direct Reports

REQUIREMENTS:

• Two to four years bedding experience or working in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of manufacturing best practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Proficient with SAP, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and strong knowledge in data management/analytics.
• Use required PPE Personal Protective Equipment: Safety Glasses and Safety Vest

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lift up to 75 pounds or more with team lifting when needed
• Frequent and extended standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, and reaching for 8+ hours

WORKPLACE & TRAVEL

• This position works out of the Texas plant in the warehouse floor (100% floor presence)
• Travel not required.

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