Production Manager (Fullerton, CA)

THE ROLE

Avocado is currently looking for a Production Manager to be part of the Cut&Sow and Quilt departments. You will be reporting to the Senior Operations Manager.

Production Scheduling & Workflow Management: Drive daily production schedules across cutting, sewing, and quilting units, ensuring line balance, minimizing bottlenecks, and hitting target throughput for on-time delivery.

Quality Assurance & Defect Reduction: Enforce strict quality control standards for fabric precision, seam strength, and quilting alignment, driving root-cause analysis to keep scrap rates and rework to a minimum.

Equipment Optimization & Maintenance: Oversee the preventative maintenance and operational efficiency of automated cutting tables, high-speed sewing machinery, and multi-needle quilting equipment to maximize uptime.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Workforce Safety: Lead, train, and mentor department supervisors and floor operators, fostering a high-efficiency culture while upholding strict OSHA compliance and workplace safety protocols.

*Note on Location: Here at Avocado Green Brands, we treasure teamwork and working together in person. Depending on the role, you will be working on-site at one of our Fullerton locations.

*Note on Pay Transparency:. The pay range for this role is  $70,000 annually.

WHAT YOU’LL BE WORKING ON

Quality Control & Compliance

• - 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

Team Leadership & Workforce Management

• - 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

Inventory & Materials Management

• - 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

Equipment & Facility Maintenance

• - 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

Health, Safety & Regulatory Compliance

- Enforce OSHA and workplace safety regulations across all production areas

- Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and employee safety training

WHAT YOU BRING

• - 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.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Medical (HMO, PPO, HSA), Dental, Vision

• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• PTO

• Volunteer days 

• Employee product purchase program

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