Job Title: Production Manager

Department: Production

Reports to: Director - Production & Warehousing

Hours Available: M-F 7:30 am – 4:30 pm EST (1- hour lunch break)

FLSA Class: Exempt

EEO1 Classification: First/Mid-Level Officials and Managers

Physical Address: 1953 Langston Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730

Salary Range: $78,000 - $90,000 (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law)

Grade: 6

Why Work @ BEDGEAR?

If you’re looking for a career and not just a job, BEDGEAR provides a work environment that accelerates growth for all its team members. Keeping up with the everyday challenges of a fast-growing consumer goods company demands a team of all-in players, who are focused on continuous improvement, collaboration, leadership, and have a growth-mindset. If you want to elevate yourself personally and professionally, surrounding yourself with others that share the same values, beliefs, and behaviors will provide the support and extra push to reach new heights and smash new goals. At BEDGEAR you can expect to find successful teammates who exemplify our core values of being:

HUNGRY - HUMBLE - CURIOUS - CLEVER - COMMITTED - HUMANITARIAN

About BEDGEAR® PERFORMANCE®

Launched in 2009, BEDGEAR® is the brand of Performance® that provides innovative bedding by focusing on an active lifestyle and well-being. BEDGEAR’s sleep solutions are engineered with Performance fabrics that are temperature neutral and instant cooling and maximizes airflow to allow the body to naturally regulate its temperature. With a core belief of One Size Does Not Fit All™, BEDGEAR has redefined the way people view sleep by developing interactive in-store experiences and breathable bedding products that are personally fit to a consumer based on specific factors, including body type, sleep position and temperature. BEDGEAR is dedicated to integrating environmental responsibility into product development to ensure less returned goods are being sent to landfills. BEDGEAR is essential to the rest and recovery routines of professional athletes and active people who need to maximize their sleep. A proud manufacturer in the USA, BEDGEAR offers mattresses, pillows, sheets, blankets, pet beds as well as travel, kids and baby products that often feature removable and washable covers to maintain a clean and healthy sleep environment. BEDGEAR is represented in more than 4,000 retail stores across the globe and has earned more than 220 U.S. and worldwide patents, trademark registrations and pending applications. Sleep Fuels Everything®!

Learn more at bedgear.com.

Job Summary:

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations at BEDGEAR’s Rock Hill facility, ensuring efficient production flow, team performance, and product quality. This role leads supervisors, coordinates cross-functional support, and drives safety, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Production Manager acts as a critical link between production teams and corporate leadership.

Essential Functions (included but not limited to):

• Champion a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with protocols, leading walk-throughs, and addressing workplace hazards proactively.
• Supervise, mentor, and motivate a team of 30+ associates, including Production Supervisors. Drive team engagement, performance, and accountability.
• Plan and monitor daily operations to ensure production schedules, efficiency goals, and output standards are met across all lines (mattresses and pillows).
• Balance staffing needs with order demand. Adjust line assignments and workloads to meet shifting priorities and coverage gaps.
• Liaise with Inventory Control, Maintenance, Quality, and Logistics to ensure synchronized workflow and on-time fulfillment of orders.
• Track and communicate daily production KPIs. Use dashboards and performance reports to guide improvements and inform leadership.
• Monitor product quality across all stages of production. Enforce standards, inspect outputs, and coach teams on quality procedures.
• Respond to machine issues, material shortages, or labor disruptions with urgency. Document downtime events and identify root causes to prevent recurrence.
• Identify and implement enhancements in line layout, automation, and production sequencing to increase output and reduce waste.
• Act as a liaison between the Rock Hill production team and the Director of Production & Warehousing, sharing insights on volume, output, staffing, and product performance.

Please note that this job description is not intended to provide an exhaustive listing of tasks, activities, or responsibilities required of the employee in this role. Tasks, responsibilities, and duties may change without notice.
 

• Manufacturing operations oversight
• KPI tracking and reporting (dashboards, Excel, ERP systems)
• Team scheduling and labor planning
• Cross-functional coordination (Warehouse, Operations, Quality, Logistics)
• Knowledge of safety and compliance protocols (OSHA, PPE standards)
• Continuous improvement and lean manufacturing
• Technical knowledge of mattress and pillow production processes
• Conflict resolution and staff performance management
• Equipment troubleshooting (in partnership with maintenance)
• Process documentation and SOP adherence

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• HS Diploma or GED
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and have IDs needed to verify
• English proficient (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension)
• Successful completion of a criminal background check is required

Preferred Education/Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of production management experience (mattress/textile industry preferred)
• Experience managing teams of 25+ in a manufacturing setting
• Strong decision-making, urgency, and organizational ability
• Intermediate math and Excel proficiency required

Physical Demands:

Key:

N-Never

O-Occasional; 1-33% of time

F-Frequent; 34-66% of time

C-Constant; 67-100% of time

BEDGEAR® is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that participates in the E-Verify program!