Sleepyhead
Sleepyhead
Sleepyhead
Sleepyhead

Production Supervisor - Assembly

Job No: TCG507
Location: Otahuhu

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!

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ABOUT US

For over 85 years, Sleepyhead has been dedicated to helping New Zealanders getting a good nights rest. 100% Kiwi owned and operated, we provide local jobs and invest in the local community. We’re a part of The Comfort Group, Australasia’s largest bedding and foam manufacturer operating across 7 factories nationally in New Zealand and internationally in Australia. We’re 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 more than 50 years! If you are interested in joining our team making NZ's most trusted bed products and helping Kiwis get the sleep they deserve, please apply now!!