Title: Sr. Project Manager

Req ID: 6341

Job Category: Project Management

Location:

Phoenix, AZ, US, 85001

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 Bedding (SSB) is seeking a manufacturing Network Operations Project Manager to plan and lead execution of multiple projects with primarily internal, but some external, team members to ensure on-time delivery within budgeted costs.

Projects include production line changes, implementation of new technology, moves and consolidations, new plant production facilities, and other plant network efforts. Scope and complexity of projects may vary.

The project manager will need to establish solid business relationships with team members and stakeholders, communicate across multiple functions to drive project efforts, and leverage manufacturing knowledge including raw material and finished good flow into and out of the facility, Lean methodologies, safety, and quality best practices with a total cost approach to meet project objectives.

This role also requires the ability to supervise and troubleshoot issues among a highly experienced team.

How You'll Do It:

· Manage manufacturing operations projects across one or more plants involving about five or more functional groups to meet project deliverables of cost, time, and performance.

· Define project deliverables, develop schedule with dependencies, identify critical path, track progress, and ensure interim deadlines and timely completion of project.

· Capture operations related requirements necessary to meet project goals.

· Secure appropriate resources, assemble and kick-off project team, and assign individual responsibilities.

· Proactively resolve project problems and conflicts by involving appropriate stakeholders.

· Communicate with leadership and key stakeholders on project status.

· Identify, track, and ensure resolution of project challenges, issues, and risks. Remove roadblocks and obstacles.

· Leverage functional support partners including Manufacturing, Materials, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Lean/Business Excellence, Safety, Human Resources, IT, Customer Service, and Finance.

What You'll Bring:

· Minimum 2 years of experience in product manufacturing, Lean manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and/or Operations

· Minimum 2 years Project Management experience

· Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

· Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent experience

· Experience in consumer goods manufacturing environment preferred

· PMP certification or equivalent preferred

· Knowledge of Smartsheet or MS Project preferred

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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
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.