Who we are
We are Family! For over 85 years, Sleepyhead has been dedicated to helping New Zealanders get a good night's rest. 100% Kiwi owned and operated, we provide local jobs and invest in the local community.
We are a family-owned business, employing over 1,000 people across both countries. With family values, we're a company that cares immensely about our people. They're part of the family, essential to our success and some have even worked with us for over 50 years!
We are part of The Comfort Group, Australasia's largest bedding and foam manufacturer, operating across seven factories nationally in New Zealand and internationally in Australia.
The Opportunity
As the Production Supervisor — Assembly, you will report to the NZ Operations Manager—Bedding and lead a core team of 20. Your leading will happen on the floor, where you influence and motivate the team to meet production requirements. Your key responsibilities will include but not limited too:
Daily Start of Line department meeting, provide production updates, targets and expectations via communication board updates, with this forum utilised to drive team engagement
Facilitating efficient interaction between work centres, departments/areas to ensure best flow of product, on time deliveries and priority completion.
Key Driver of Competitive edge and 5S within the department, keeping in line with CE requirements and 5S principles
Endeavour to reduce non-productive waste, and downtime to a minimum via Instruction, direction and monitoring of operator's output to ensure that PPPD is achieved and production flow is maximised through collaboration with managers
Ensure stock levels of consumables for the area are maintained and awareness of material requirements, are reported to manager and replenished
Weekly reporting on key business metrics
Actively participate in training sessions and improvement meetings
Participate in OHS improvement activities
Make recommendations leading to continuous improvement. Not only in the Mattress department but also as part of the broader operations team
About You
The successful applicant will be a highly skilled communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders in the organisation and display the following skills and attributes:
Previous experience in a Manufacturing environment is essential
Strong Leadership—the ability to lead with integrity, enthusiasm, energy, consistency, and an action orientation. Be the champion of time management.
Experience with performance management, planning and organising
Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints.
Basic computer skills, including MS Office. Experience with SAP will be highly desirable
Strong attention to detail and a sound understanding of OH&S
On Offer
You will contribute to manufacturing the best sleep solutions on the market. You will lead an experienced team of 20 and be given opportunities and the trust to make this role your own. As well as:
Competitive salary
Subsidised Cafeteria
Onsite parking
Staff discounts
Long term career opportunities and development pathway
This is your chance to join our team, making NZ's most trusted bed products and helping Kiwis get the sleep they deserve. If this is the opportunity you want, don't delay click on the 'apply' button to submit your resume!
We look forward to receiving your application.
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