Foam Pouring Manager

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes "Who We Are", "Summary", "Key Responsibilities", "Qualifications", "Work Environment", "Benefits We Offer:", "Our Core Values". Also maybe "Pay" and "Schedule" not present, so omit. Use

for each section heading. Use

• for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use

  for prose. Do not repeat job title. Do not include metadata like Job ID. Remove boilerplate: EEO, equal-opportunity, scam-warning, navigation, cookie, legal, application instructions. Also remove "If you are a current Ashley employee: Please login to your UKG account and apply using the internal job board." That's application instruction, remove. Also remove "Interested in learning more about Ashley Furniture's Community Engagement programs, Environmental Stewardship, or our Core Values, click the links below: Corporate Social Responsibility View Our Corporate Brochure" maybe not needed but it's not boilerplate? It's a link suggestion; could be considered extra but not required. Probably remove as it's not substantive content about the job. Also remove "We are an Equal Opportunity Employer..." etc. Also remove "Notice to Search Firms..." etc. Also remove "Please note this position is not eligible for current or future employment sponsorship." etc. Also remove "Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States..." etc. We need to preserve all substantive information: Who We Are paragraph, Summary paragraph, Key Responsibilities (list), Qualifications (list), Work Environment paragraph, Benefits list, Core Values list. We need to format sections: maybe "About the Company" or "Who We Are". The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. But we can also use other headings if they match content? It says use

  for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It seems they expect those specific headings when applicable. However we have "Who We Are" maybe map to "About the role"? The summary is about the role. Could use "About the role" heading for summary. "Who We Are" could be maybe omitted? But it's substantive about company. Could we include as a section? Not in list but maybe we can still use heading like "About the Company"? The instruction says use those headings for section headings (e.g. ...). It doesn't forbid other headings, but says use

  for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It implies those are examples; we can use others if needed but better to stick to those. However we have content that doesn't fit exactly: "Who We Are" could be considered "About the role"? Not exactly. Could treat as "About the role" includes summary and who we are? Might be okay. Alternatively we could create sections: "About the role" (summary), "Responsibilities" (key responsibilities), "Requirements" (qualifications), "Benefits" (benefits we offer), maybe "Work Environment" could be part of Requirements? Not exactly. Could add a section "Work Environment" as its own heading though not in examples but maybe acceptable. The instruction says "use

  for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)". It doesn't forbid other headings, but suggests those as typical. Safer to include only those headings that have content. We have content for About the role (summary), Responsibilities, Requirements (qualifications), Benefits. Also we have Work Environment and Core Values; those are substantive but not in list. Could we incorporate them into other sections? Work Environment could be part of Requirements? Not really. Could be its own section but heading not in list; risk of being considered not following instruction. However instruction says "use

  for section headings (e.g. ...)" meaning we should use h3 for headings, and the examples are just that; we can use other headings as needed. I'd include Work Environment and Core Values as separate sections with h3. We must not include empty sections. Ensure we don't include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. Now craft HTML. Structure:

  About the role

  Summary paragraph: The Manager of Foam Fabrication leads foam production operations across multiple departments and processes, ensuring production, quality, safety, and cost objectives are met. This role develops and mentors Supervisors, coordinates with Planning, HR, Quality, and Supply Chain teams, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to support Ashley Furniture's manufacturing goals. The position is responsible for optimizing production flow, resource utilization, product quality, and workforce performance while maintaining a safe and efficient operation.

  Responsibilities

  • Production & Operations Leadership: Direct foam manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, and service targets; Manage production schedules, staffing, workflow, and cross-shift coordination; Develop new processes and improve product quality through collaboration with customers, suppliers, and internal teams; Maintain high standards of organization, cleanliness, and 5S practices.
  • Team Leadership & Development: Lead, coach, and develop Supervisors and production teams; Manage hiring, performance reviews, corrective actions, succession planning, and training initiatives; Ensure appropriate staffing levels and promote employee growth and engagement.
  • Financial & Resource Management: Control labor, materials, utilities, and overhead costs while maintaining operational performance; Optimize equipment, workforce, and material utilization to maximize efficiency and reduce waste; Monitor financial and operational performance metrics.
  • Safety, Quality & Continuous Improvement: Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and chemical safety requirements; Promote a strong safety culture through training, audits, and incident prevention; Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, product quality, and throughput; Partner with Quality and Maintenance teams to resolve issues and drive process improvements.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Planning, HR, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and suppliers to achieve operational objectives and improve foam production performance.
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• items for each responsibility category. The instruction: Use
  • for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can have each duty as separate
  • . Might be better to break down each bullet into separate
  • . Let's do that. Thus:

    Responsibilities

    • Direct foam manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, and service targets.
    • Manage production schedules, staffing, workflow, and cross-shift coordination.
    • Develop new processes and improve product quality through collaboration with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
    • Maintain high standards of organization, cleanliness, and 5S practices.
    • Lead, coach, and develop Supervisors and production teams.
    • Manage hiring, performance reviews, corrective actions, succession planning, and training initiatives.
    • Ensure appropriate staffing levels and promote employee growth and engagement.
    • Control labor, materials, utilities, and overhead costs while maintaining operational performance.
    • Optimize equipment, workforce, and material utilization to maximize efficiency and reduce waste.
    • Monitor financial and operational performance metrics.
    • Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and chemical safety requirements.
    • Promote a strong safety culture through training, audits, and incident prevention.
    • Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, product quality, and throughput.
    • Partner with Quality and Maintenance teams to resolve issues and drive process improvements.
    • Work closely with Planning, HR, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and suppliers to achieve operational objectives and improve foam production performance.
    Now Qualifications section: Use heading "Requirements" maybe? Or "Qualifications". The examples include Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. We have both required and preferred. Could combine into Requirements (required) and maybe Skills? But we can use "Qualifications" heading and list required and preferred as sublists? Better to separate required and preferred as separate
    maybe with headings inside? But we cannot add extra headings inside? Could use

    for prose then

    . Let's do:

    Qualifications

    Required:

    • Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
    • 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in foam production or a related environment.
    • Supervisory experience with direct reports.
    • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, capacity planning, and resource management.
    • Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
    • Microsoft Office proficiency and willingness to work flexible hours.

    Preferred:

    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field.
    • 7+ years of foam manufacturing, chemical processing, or related industry experience.
    • Lean Six Sigma certification.
    • Experience with ERP systems, budgeting, OSHA compliance, project management, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
    Now Work Environment:

    Work Environment

    Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, temperature fluctuations, material handling equipment, and polyurethane production processes. Requires extended standing/walking and use of PPE, including safety glasses, steel-toed boots, respirators, and protective clothing.

    Benefits:

    Benefits

    • Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
    • Paid Time Off; increases with years of service
    • Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
    • Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
    • Professional Development Opportunities
    • Tuition Assistance
    • Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
    • Telehealth
    • 401(k) and Profit Sharing
    • Life Insurance
    Core Values:

    Core Values

    • Honesty & Integrity: Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment. Trusted to handle sensitive information and provide accurate, unbiased insights.
    • Dirty Fingernail: Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion.
    • Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks better ways to improve templates, tools, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into standard work.
    • Growth & Results Focus: Understands how transformation initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Keeps work aligned to enterprise priorities.
    • Culture of Leadership: Leads through influence, reliability, and example. Builds trust across functions and supports leaders at every level.
    • Customer-Centric & Boundaryless: Works across silos for the greater good of the organization. Ensures outputs meet the needs of executives, initiative owners, and teams.
    • Operational Excellence: Demonstrates strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable tools.
    We also have "Who We Are" paragraph at start. Could include as a section "About the Company" but not required. Might be considered substantive; we should preserve it. Could add a section "About the Company" with h3. The instruction didn't forbid. Let's add:

    About the Company

    At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the world's largest manufacturer