What You'll Do:

Continuous Improvement & Lean Leadership

• Support the deployment and sustainment of Lean and SSPS programs across all plants.
• Support the development of content in Lean and mattress manufacturing, train and coach CI Managers, plant leadership and other operational team as needed.
• Support analyzing plant processes to identify, standardize, and deploy best practices throughout the network.
• Provide support to CI Managers in conducting annual Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and Bedding Assessment to identify areas of opportunity for improvement.
• Identify, justify, and lead cost savings initiatives at scale.
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen activities and continuous improvement projects, problem-solving, and corrective actioning.
• Drive Daily Management Rhythm (DMR) compliance throughout the network.
• Manage the implementation of corporate initiatives to improve SQDCP metrics network wide.
• Develop and update Standard Work as needed.
   

Training & Development

• Design and deliver Lean Fundamentals training.
• Mentor CI Managers in project management, Lean techniques, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement throughout the network.
   

Program & Project Management

• Lead and support strategic projects and initiatives that impact multiple plants.
• Manage network-wide Kaizen roadmaps and improvement plans.
• Track, monitor, and report on project status and effectiveness using KPIs.
• Support senior leadership with strategic planning and execution.

What You'll Do Cont'd:

Standardization & Best Practice Deployment

• Document and deploy best practices across all sites.
• Develop the Bedding Assessment process to ensure standardization and compliance across the network.
• Conduct audits and assessments to drive standardization that yields SQDCP improvements and standardization.
   

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with plant leadership, CI Managers, and cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence.
• Present improvement initiatives, results, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Network with other plants and external partners to leverage new ideas and innovations.

Agility & Change Management

• Adapt to evolving business priorities.
• Develop and champion new ideas for continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 6+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, quality, or operations, with preferred multi-site responsibility.
• Certified Six Sigma Black or equivalent desired.
• Experience training and mentoring leaders in Lean techniques.
• Experience in mattress manufacturing or similar industry preferred
• Proven experience leading network-wide Lean transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experienced knowledge of Lean concepts and tools (5S, value stream mapping, line balancing, visual workplace, flow and pull manufacturing, pareto analysis, etc.).
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, Smartsheet, Power BI.
• Working knowledge of AI tools.
• Strong presentation, communication, and leadership skills at multiple organizational levels.
• Ability to influence and coach leaders at multiple levels.
• Proven ability to influence others using data driven models.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.