Be Part of the Future of Sleep! 

At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we're more than a mattress company, we're a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150-year heritage in delivering industry-leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons® and Tuft & Needle®.

 

What You'll Do:

We're seeking an energetic and passionate Shipping  & Production Supervisor to join our growing team in West Palm, FL!

As the Shipping Supervisor you will plan, organize and supervise the delivery function of the plant ensuring timely and efficient delivery of our products. You will also manage work assignments and provide/facilitate training related to your area as well as ensuring compliance with Company policies and procedures.
In this role you will work our day shift. Hours/ Days for this role will be Monday- Friday with Saturday’s as required based on production needs.

How You'll Do It:

• Coordinates with the Plant Manager, Plant Supervisors, Production Scheduler and other Plant personnel to attain delivery, cost and quality of service objectives
• Ensure the cost effectiveness of the delivery function, including the control of labor utilization - preventing excess hours, downtime and overtime, and efficient usage of departmental equipment
• Track and analyzes functional metrics; calculates estimated costs associated with the shipping/delivery function and recommends appropriate alternatives
• Supervise and directs all job-related activities of Dock workers and other support staff engaged in the loading and unloading of freight while working with other Plant supervisors and/or office staff to ensure product, equipment and paperwork availability
• Ensure products are loaded in adherence to approved loading patterns to prevent freight damage during transit and safe truck operations
• Provide initial and on-going training and evaluation to assigned personnel related to job duties and performance expectations utilizing work method programs to motivate employees to improve performance and quality of work and raises employee performance levels through consistent feedback and ongoing coaching

What You'll Bring:

3-5 years related experience in a Lean manufacturing environment in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. 
• Attention to detail – ensuring correct labeling, quantities, packaging and documentation
• Adaptability – adjusting to last minute order changes
• Customer Mind-Set – communicating with customers or internal stakeholders regarding shipping concerns
• Problem Solving – quickly resolves delays, inventory discrepancies or carrier issues

Job Factors/Work Environments

Up to 10% travel.

 

Why work at Serta Simmons Bedding?

 

When you join SSB, you become part of a winning and diverse team that is excited and committed to helping people get better sleep. We provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, employee perks, and the chance to be part of the future of sleep.

 

Benefits and Perks (USA, Salary non-union- optional):

• Health, Dental, and Vision

• Annual employee contribution to HSA

• 401K with company match

• Paid Time Off / Vacation

• 12 company holidays

• Sick days

• Company paid short- and long-term disability

• Paid parental leave

• Discount programs including Friends and family discounts

• Referral Bonus

• Tuition Reimbursement

 

Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer.

 

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed/religion, sex (including sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital stat