Manufacturing Manager - Brenham, TX

Back Manufacturing Manager #25-565 Brenham, Texas, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Job Description Building our Future Together. FXI is reshaping comfort and performance through foam innovation. From bedding and furniture to healthcare and transportation, our materials power the brands, products, and experiences people rely on every day. You'll find our solutions behind many of the most recognized consumer brands in comfort - including Molecule, Serta, Sleep Innovations, Yourigami, and Novaform - as well as in leading OEM and retail partnerships across North America. Our culture is built on curiosity, collaboration, and results. With cutting-edge R&D and a network of advanced manufacturing sites, FXI drives what's next in comfort technology. Everywhere foam goes, FXI innovations lead the way.Position Summary: The Foam Pouring Manager is responsible for ensuring that all pourline processes meet safety, quality, and productivity standards while supporting the development of personnel and the implementation of best practices across multiple facilities.Responsibilities:Ensure that adequate training related to work processes, safety, health and environmental concerns, and job responsibilities are conducted with employeesProvide daily production formulations, plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staffing levels, to ensure that activities are performed effectively, and to respond to fluctuating workloadsData entry, record keeping and reporting for the department as neededCoordinates with other supervisors on daily schedule, workflow, personnel issuesCollaborate with employees and managers to solve work-related problemsCoordinates with Sales and Management concerning foam requirementsReview work throughout the work process and at completion, in order to ensure that it has been performed properlyCheck specifications of materials against information contained in work orders to ensure quality of productEnsure all foam testing requirements are adhered to and carried out by trained personnelIdentity opportunities within the department and plant for continuous improvement in quality of foam and work processesEvaluate employee performance: Prepare and maintain work records and reportsFill in for any area, employee, department as neededProcess the orders in order to communicate material flow, and follow up on rush, sample or shortage ordersCheck all equipment, tools, PPE to be sure all is in proper & safe conditionEnsure that workers are using personal protective equipment, complying with all safety/environmental policies and using safe work practicesCoordinates with the Human Resource Department and Plant Management to document infractions and discipline employees for poor performance, violation of safety practices, and other policy/rule violations, as necessaryReport changes in production that affect the essential job duties, minimum job requirements and possible safety hazards for jobs in areas of responsibility to the HR Department/Safety Coordinator to ensure job descriptions and JSAs are kept currentEnsure good housekeeping practices are maintained and proactively identify/eliminate potential safety hazards in the work areaCheck the quality of material coming into departments and monitor the status of various ordersMaintain adequate foam and chemical inventory levels. Order and receive chemicals and other materialsRelay any necessary information to plant personnelCoordinate with Maintenance Department to maximize equipment utilizationUtilize lean manufacturing principles to meet KPI goalsDaily SQDC meetings with Pour line teamOther duties as assigned by supervisor or plant managerQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.A minimum of 3-5 of supervisory experience in a manufacturing settingPrevious work experience in a Foam Pouring/Fabrication Facility is a plusPossess strong knowledge of chemicalsAbility to apply knowledge of algebra and basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) to necessary operationsAware of the principles and processes for providing customer service: Including meeting quality standards and evaluating customer satisfactionSome general knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, usage, repair, and maintenanceAbility to adhere to company policies and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiationAbility to extract and compile a range of data from written sources, individuals, or multiple work orderCapable of understanding complicated written instructions, memoranda, ordersSkilled use of word processors, spreadsheets and other programs, such as Visual Basic.Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writingKnowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the ability to find errors and correct themAbility to effectively present information and answer questions from managers, customers, sales force, etc.Ability to solve practical problems and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructionsCapable of obtaining HAZMAT certificationOur Commitment to a Diverse Workforce: FXI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FXI does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identify or expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We support workplace diversity. We strongly believe that diversity contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better products. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can.