Pouring Supervisor

We, at Elite Comfort Solutions LLC, are searching for a Pouring Supervisor within our pouring team to help support our bedding  team.  Did you know we are a global leader in foam technology?  That’s right!  In fact, we have been pioneers in this industry for over 20 years.  Since then, we have partnered with Leggett & Platt and been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible.  If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As a Pouring Supervisor you will have the opportunity to direct the day-to-day activities of the Foam Pouring Department.  Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by communicating effectively about orders, monitoring workflow daily, and coordinating any variations from the production schedule.  The team you will be working with is collaborative and innovative, and values challenging work and diversity of thought. 

So, what will you be doing as a Pouring Supervisor?

• Ensure that adequate training related to work processes, safety, health and environmental concerns, and job responsibilities are conducted with employees.
• Provide daily production formulations, plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staffing levels, to ensure that activities are performed effectively, and to respond to fluctuating workloads
• Data entry, recordkeeping and reporting for the department as needed.
• Coordinates with other supervisors on daily schedule, workflow, personnel issues
• Collaborate with employees and managers to solve work-related problems
• Coordinates with Sales and Management concerning foam requirements.
• Review work throughout the work process and at completion, to ensure that it has been performed properly.
• Check specifications of materials against information contained in work orders to ensure quality of product. Ensure all foam testing requirements are adhered to and carried out by trained personnel.
• Identity opportunities within the department and plant for continuous improvement in quality of foam and work processes.
• Evaluate employee performance.
• Prepare and maintain work records and reports
• Fill in for any area, employee, department as needed
• Process the orders to communicate material flow, and follow up on rush, sample or shortage orders
• Check all equipment, tools, PPE to be sure all is in proper & safe condition
• Ensure that workers are using personal protective equipment, complying with all safety/environmental policies and using safe work practices.
• Coordinates with the Human Resource Department and Plant Management to document infractions and discipline employees for poor performance, violation of safety practices, and other policy/rule violations, as necessary.
• Report changes in production that affect the essential job duties, minimum job requirements and possible safety hazards for jobs in areas of responsibility to the HR Department/Safety Coordinator to ensure job descriptions and JSAs are kept current.
• Ensure good housekeeping practices are maintained and proactively identify/eliminate potential safety hazards in the work area.
• Check quality of material coming into departments and monitor the status of various orders
• Maintain adequate foam and chemical inventory levels. Order and receive chemicals and other materials, as needed using JD Edwards.
• Relay any necessary information to plant personnel
• Coordinate with Maintenance Department to maximize equipment utilization.
• Other duties assigned by supervisor or plant manager

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• 1 year + of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting
• Previous work experience in a Foam Pouring/Fabrication Facility

• Ability to apply knowledge of algebra and basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) to necessary operations.
• Aware of the principles and processes for providing customer service. Including meeting quality standards and evaluating customer satisfaction.
• Some general knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, usage, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to adhere to company policies and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation
• Ability to extract and compile a range of data from written sources, individuals, or multiple work orders
• Capable of understanding complicated written instructions, memoranda, orders
• Regular, skilled use of word processors, spreadsheets and other programs, such as Visual Basic.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the ability to find errors and correct them
• Ability to effectively present information and answer questions from managers, customers, sales force, etc.
• Ability to solve practical problems and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
• Capable of obtaining HAZMAT certification.

Things we consider a plus:

Completion of associate’s degree in environmental studies, chemical engineering or a related field.

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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