Production Coordinator

Company Overview

Sleep Number is a sleep wellness technology leader. For nearly four decades, we have placed sleep at the center of wellbeing, improving over 15 million lives with our Sleep Number smart beds. We are guided by our purpose – to improve the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep. This is exemplified through our 4,000+ mission-driven team members who passionately innovate to drive value creation through our vertically integrated business model, owning the process from start to finish, including selling in our over 650 stores nationwide.

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, sharing their unique perspectives, backgrounds and skills with Sleep Number every day. Whether you are entering, returning or experienced in the workforce, we have a place for you. We hope you join us in creating the future through higher quality sleep.

Position Purpose

As a Production Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in overseeing operations across various departments, ensuring that productivity and quality standards are met while promoting a positive work environment. Your leadership will be pivotal in guiding the team towards achieving both short-term and long-term objectives. You will collaborate with different departments including production, quality control, and inventory management, driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will be responsible for fostering a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and innovation, where every team member feels valued and engaged.

Responsibilities 

• Guide a team of production staff to achieve operational goals. 

• Create and put into action production schedules to enhance efficiency and minimize downtime
• Monitor the quality of products and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. 

• Collaborate with other departments to align production processes with business objectives. 

• Conduct regular training sessions to enhance the skills and knowledge of team members. 

• Identify areas for improvement and communicate with Production Managers on ideas and ways to implement.  

• Foster a positive work environment by promoting safety, quality, teamwork, collaboration, and open communication. 
• Maintain knowledge of Oracle to be able to complete tasks as assigned (cycle counts, assigning task, run reports, etc.)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements 

• 2-3 years similar experience in manufacturing/warehousing.  

• Strong understanding of production processes and equipment. 

• Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse team. 

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills. 

• Good communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Experience with fundamental manufacturing and operations principles and practices 

• Ability to guide and direct others in completion of work tasks 

• Understanding of material flows in support of distribution/shipping functions 

• Demonstrated self-starter 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel 

• Ability to lead and influence others, including cross-functionally 
• Knowledge of inventory accuracy and material transactions
• Experience using ERP and/or Oracle

Working Conditions: 

• Ability to work in a warehouse/manufacturing environment with exposure to material handling equipment, moderate noise and the use of protective eye equipment 

• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds may be required 

• Frequent walking and standing (up to 90%) may be required 

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time 
• Occasional travel may be required

Wellbeing

Wellbeing is more than a catchphrase - it's a movement that permeates our company and through our team members. We are dedicated to enhancing and supporting the wellbeing of our team members and their families through benefits, programs, and resources across our five wellbeing pillars of emotional, financial, career, community, and physical health, with sleep at the center.

By joining our team, in addition to offering competitive pay programs, we are proud to offer eligible team members an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to medical and pharmacy benefits, dental, life and disability insurance, a matched 401(k) Plan, paid time off, and much more.