Director of Manufacturing (On-site)

Purple is a digitally-native vertical brand with a mission to help people feel and live better through innovative comfort solutions. To us, comfort means more than great products, it means empowering every employee to feel comfortable being themselves. We believe your career at Purple will be a one-of-a-kind “Career in Comfort” because our workforce is one-of-a-kind. We are committed to a culture of collaboration where every voice is heard and understood. As an innovation company at our core, we believe a diversity workforce brings better insights, solutions and products and serves as the backbone to bettering our company. Join with us as we add to our team of exceptional individuals who will help us take over the world — one mattress at a time.

Compensation

The compensation target for this role is: $161,500 - $190,000

Job Summary

Directly accountable to lead the manufacturing organization to a level of
performance identifiable with World Class organizations, utilizing lean
production and continual improvement techniques. Directs all Purple
manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering activities to ensure
maximum effectiveness is obtained for the production of quality products
within specified time and budgetary guidelines. Works with Corporate
Engineering, Innovations, Supply Chain, Quality, Brand, and
Sales/Marketing to coordinate the production process for product
changes and the introduction of new products.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Responsible for developing production, maintenance, engineering
performance metrics.
• Accountable for planning, implementation and directing of all 
production/manufacturing, maintenance and engineering
activities.
• Accountable for production, maintenance, engineering
performance metrics.
• Works closely with the finance department to align production 
build with cash flow planning and management.
• Mentor and grow management talent.
• Ensures managers provide leadership, coaching/training, respect, 
transparency, and a chance to grow for all production employees.
• Holds production, maintenance, engineering personnel 
accountable for a strong work ethic, productivity, innovation, 
profitability, and safety.
• Creates strategies to focus on the Employee Experience, 
reduce/eliminate waste/scrap, and ensure a product free of 
defects. 
• Provide leadership in continuous improvement activities to 
achieve Purples goals of meeting quality, cost, and delivery 
objectives.
• Develop and provide feedback on sustainability plan and recycling 
program for manufacturing components.
• Take action to resolve manufacturing, availability, and quality 
problems when they occur and prevent recurrence Liaise with 
superior to make decisions for operational activities and set 
strategic goals.
• Plan and monitor the day-to-day running of business to ensure 
smooth progress.
• Supervise staff from different departments within production and 
provide constructive feedback.
• Evaluate regularly the efficiency of business procedures according 
to organizational objectives and apply improvements.
• Manage procurement processes and coordinate material and 
resources allocation.
• Review financial information and adjust operational budgets to 
promote profitability.

Required Skills, Education, Experience:
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent work 
experience.
• 5+ years of management experience required.
• Manufacturing experience (3 years preferred) in rapid growing 
company.
• Experience in injection molding and/or mattress manufacturing 
preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office suite – comfortable in 
Excel and PPT.
• Ability to manage and put ideas forward. Ability to work in a 
project team and communicate across the organization (Corporate 
/ Zone).
• Sufficient technical knowledge to effectively interface with other 
departments and personnel.
 

Physical Requirements

• Physical activities may occasionally include: 
• Remaining in stationary position, often standing, or sitting for 
prolonged periods of time. 
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions. 
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles 
and the like.
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various 
environments.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.

• Physical activities may constantly include: 
• Communicating with others to exchange information. 
• Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or 
fingers. 
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work 
assigned. 
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing for prolonged 
periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to 
another.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or 
fingers.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools, depending on position.
• Depending on position may include operating motor vehicles or 
heavy equipment.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work 
assigned. 

• Environmental Conditions may occasionally include: 
• Noisy open office environment
• Non-Climate control production floor

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• 401(k) Match

• Flexible PTO

• Earn a Mattress

• Purple Swag

• Amazing Purple Products

WHY WORK AT PURPLE?

• Make your mark: We value innovative thinking. At Purple, you will be empowered to bring your ideas to life as we work together to improve people’s lives through comfort.

• Gain unique experience: Be a part of one of the fastest growing companies in Utah! The contributions you make will matter at Purple as the company continues to grow with you.

• Awesome culture: Join the tight-knit team at Purple and you can enjoy working alongside industry experts, making close friends, and annual employee appreciation events.

Purple provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.