Supervisor - Foam Encased (Hourly)

About the role

Sherwood Bedding is one of the nation's leading mattress manufacturers, with five manufacturing facilities across the United States. More than 4 million Americans sleep on a Sherwood Bedding mattress.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily operations of the Foam Encased department.
• Ensure production schedules are completed on time while maintaining quality and efficiency standards.
• Oversee the assembly of mattress components using pneumatic air tools, water-based glue systems, roll coat laminating equipment, and other production machinery.
• Ensure the correct materials and specifications are used throughout the manufacturing process.
• Train, coach, and develop team members on proper assembly techniques, quality expectations, and safe work practices.
• Inspect finished products and address quality concerns or production defects.
• Monitor workflow and make adjustments to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
• Promote and enforce all company safety policies and procedures.
• Monitor employee attendance and hours worked and assist the Operations Manager with daily reporting.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Complete additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Plant Manager or Operations Manager.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment; mattress, upholstery, sewing, or furniture manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and develop employees.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while meeting production deadlines.
• Ability to stand for 8–12 hours per shift and perform frequent walking, bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting. Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs with a two-person lift.