Production Manager (Fullerton, CA)

Join the Cut&Sow and Quilt departments and report to the Senior Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily production schedules across cutting, sewing, and quilting units, ensuring line balance, minimizing bottlenecks, and hitting target throughput for on-time delivery.
• Enforce strict quality control standards for fabric precision, seam strength, and quilting alignment; drive root-cause analysis to keep scrap rates and rework to a minimum.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and operational efficiency of automated cutting tables, high-speed sewing machinery, and multi-needle quilting equipment to maximize uptime.
• Lead, train, and mentor department supervisors and floor operators, fostering a high-efficiency culture while upholding strict OSHA compliance and workplace safety protocols.
• Enforce quality standards throughout the manufacturing process (foam cutting, spring assembly, fabric upholstery, etc.).
• Conduct or oversee inspections at each production stage to ensure products meet specifications and certifications (e.g., CertiPUR-US, OEKO-TEX).
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints or product defects.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate production floor staff, shift supervisors, and line workers.
• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, and overtime to maintain productivity targets.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials (foam, springs, fabric, batting, etc.).
• Monitor material usage and minimize waste across production lines.
• Maintain accurate records of work-in-progress (WIP) and finished goods inventory.
• Oversee the maintenance and calibration of machinery (quilting machines, border machines, tape-edge machines, etc.).
• Work with maintenance teams to minimize equipment downtime and schedule preventive maintenance.
• Ensure the production floor is organized, clean, and compliant with 5S standards.
• Enforce OSHA and workplace safety regulations across all production areas.
• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and employee safety training.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3–5 years in a supervisory or management role on a production floor.
• Prior experience in furniture, bedding, foam, textile, or upholstery manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with mattress or upholstered goods manufacturing processes (quilting, border work, tape-edging, foam fabrication, spring assembly).
• Ability to effectively communicate internally and externally.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• Medical (HMO, PPO, HSA), Dental, Vision
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO
• Volunteer days
• Employee product purchase program
• Annual Bonus Plan
• Training and tools to be successful, along with strong partnership from peers and leaders
• Access to wellness apps
• Referral Bonus
• Career growth opportunities

Pay

$70,000 annually.

This is an on-site role located in Fullerton.