Plant Operations Manager ( Houston, TX)

Req ID: 5147

Job Category: Manufacturing / Truck Driver

Location:

Houston, TX, US, 77064

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 dynamic Operations Manager for our Houston, TX plant.

In this role, you will oversee and optimize manufacturing processes to ensure efficient operations, high-quality production, and adherence to safety standards.

You will lead a team to drive performance improvements, manage supply chain and logistics, and implement Lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity.

How You'll Do It:

• Overall Operations Management: Oversee all aspects of plant operations, including supply management, production scheduling, manufacturing, shipping, warehouse management, maintenance, people management, and implementation of change initiatives.

• Health & Safety Compliance: Build a safety culture and implement safety policies and training in compliance with company safety programs and OSHA regulations to minimize work-related injuries.

• Budget Management: Develop and manage the budget for site operations.

• Safety Culture: Drive the implementation of safety policies and training to create a strong safety culture.

• Performance Review: Set up a review process to analyze production, quality control, maintenance, and operational data to address nonconformity and operational issues.

• Production Standards: Collaborate with managers to establish production and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls, and gather necessary data on customer orders and delivery.

• Production Planning: Plan, monitor, and direct production, balancing customer service, cost factors, and optimization of people and equipment in a just-in-time environment.

• Process Improvement: Develop and implement methods and procedures to eliminate operating problems and enhance product quality and safety.

• Schedule Management: Oversee revisions to product schedules and priorities due to equipment failures or operational issues, and consult with Engineering on equipment modifications and continuous improvement efforts.

• People Management: Supervise, schedule, and evaluate the performance of direct and indirect reports; address performance concerns, discipline, and employee relations matters while ensuring consistency with company policies and procedures.

• Regional Partnership: Partner with Regional Operations Leaders to manage plant profitability and actively champion all quality and Lean initiatives.

What You'll Bring:

• 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, materials management, logistics, and quality control.

• 5+ years of experience in Safety and Risk Management programs.

• Lean Manufacturing experience , with Green Belt certification preferred.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Houston