Shipping Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Sick days

Disability benefits

Parental leave

Discount programs

Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC (SSB) is seeking a Production Operations Leader in Houston to oversee and optimize manufacturing activities in a GMP environment. You will supervise production teams, coordinate schedules, coach staff, and ensure efficient material flow and adherence to SQDC standards.

The role requires 4–5 years in manufacturing, 3+ years in leadership, and strong problem‑solving and communication skills. Lean knowledge and an associate degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Basic knowledge of shipping and receiving.
• Forklift experience.
• Experience using MRP/ERP.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedules and allocate associate hours; manage attendance systems.
• Lead daily cell meetings and set expectations for the day.
• Drive execution of the operational plan to meet GMP requirements and continuous improvement.
• Monitor KPIs (quality, safety, scrap) and remove bottlenecks with teams.
• Develop associates and succession planning within the organization.
• Serve as a liaison between associates and management during changes.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Team coaching

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

MRP/ERP

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

Job description

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

Tuft & Needle®.

Compensation:

Salary range: $75,000 – $85,000 per year Final compensation will depend on the candidate's education, certifications and experience.

What You'll Do:

This position oversees and facilitates production operations for assigned area. This includes managing production teams and coordinating production schedules assigning responsibilities, preparing schedules, and coaching employees. This position also ensure optimum material and supply flow to ensure efficient production that is compliant with GMP and SQDC requirements.

What You'll Bring:

Required:

• 4-5 Years in a manufacturing envrionment
• 3+ years in a leadership role
• Basic knowledge of shipping and recieving
• Forklift experience
• Experience using MRP/ERP.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Applicable knowledge of performance management methods.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and develop talent.
• Demonstrated ability to employ process problem solving tools to determine root cause and implement countermeasures.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to execute against production playbooks.
• Effective oral and written communication.

Preferred:

• Experience in Lean manufacturing principles, tools, and applications.
• Associate’s degree in applicable field and /or equivalent experience; Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.

How You'll Do It:

• Reviews production schedules and estimate associate hours to complete a job assignment. Reviews and edits corresponding time and attendance management systems. Interprets daily production schedule for associates and delegate duties.
• Holds daily cell meeting and set expectations for the day.
• Facilitates the execution of the operational plan for the team to meet or exceed all quality and GMP requirements and guidelines. Participates in programs and committees. Initiates and/or suggests improvement to existing GMP guidelines.
• Monitors key activities that drive KPI's (e.g., quality, safety, scrap) and identifies daily production challenges and find solutions to remove bottlenecks and work with associates to identify to take corrective measures to ensure goals are met to meet production schedules and prevent reoccurrence.
• Assists in identifying best practices and developing corresponding standardized work for operational sustainment. Recommends measures and changes to improve production, equipment, product quality and working conditions.
• Facilitates the acquisition, development, and performance of assigned direct reports as well as leadership succession planning within assigned organization. Develops associates to improve/expand skills and bench strength.
• Serves as a link between associates and management and support associates through changes.

Travel:

Up to 10% travel.

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
• 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.