Production Supervisor - Assembly

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About Us
The Comfort Group is Australasia's largest bedding manufacturer, making premium products for several well-known brands, including Sleepyhead. For 90 years, we have 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 dedicated to building and maintaining a highly skilled and robust local manufacturing capability in New Zealand.

About the role
As the Production Supervisor - Bedding, you will report to the National Operations Manager and lead a core team of 28. 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:
Ability to influence and motivate the team in the distribution and processing of products and to ensure that all processes are completed to the requirements specified in relevant Safe Work procedures.
Facilitating efficient interaction between work centres, departments/areas to ensure best flow of product, on time deliveries and priority completion.
Manage production team to ensure manufactured products meet or exceed quality requirements, product integrity and production order documentation
Determine manufacturing priorities based on weekly production schedules and make daily assignments as necessary to meet targets
Recruit, train, motivate and develop staff to create a high performance team
Planning, organising and coordinating staff to achieve the right number of staff operating the line at the right time
Working with Operations Manager to lead and motivate a team of workers through effective, fair and consistent application of HR fundamentals, e.g. sick leave management, time and attendance
Actively participate in training sessions and OHS improvement meetings
Weekly reporting on key business metrics including productivity, reworks and overtime
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.
Computer skills, including MS Office. Experience with SAP will be highly desirable
Strong attention to detail and a sound understanding of OH&S
Benefits
Joining Sleepyhead means becoming part of a passionate team dedicated to improving sleep quality and enhancing the lives of our customers. As well as:
Competitive salary
Subsidised Cafeteria
Onsite parking
Staff discounts
Long term career opportunities and development pathway
How to Apply

This is your chance to join our team, making NZ's most trusted bed products and helping Kiwis get the sleep they deserve. If you’re ready to lead from the front and drive continuous improvement in a proud Kiwi manufacturing business, we want to hear from you. Don’t delay, click on the 'apply' button to submit your resume!

We look forward to receiving your application!