Pourline Manager

Job Title: Manufacturing Manager

Location: Santa Teresa, New Mexico

Job Type: Onsite

Reporting to: Corporate Technical Director

Director Reports: 12

Company Overview: FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in the Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. You will find FXI's foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applications. Everywhere foam goes, FXI's innovations lead the way! Won't you join us?

Position Summary: The Manufacturing Manager oversees daily pourline operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement across multiple facilities. This role leads team development, manages production requirements, and maintains process consistency to meet operational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and train employees on work processes, safety, and environmental standards.
• Manage daily production formulations, schedules, staffing, and workflow.
• Maintain accurate data entry, reporting, and recordkeeping.
• Monitor quality, confirm material specifications, and ensure foam testing compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality, processes, and productivity.
• Evaluate employee performance and support corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure safe work practices, proper PPE usage, and strong housekeeping standards.
• Maintain inventory of foam and chemicals; coordinate orders and material flow.
• Partner with Maintenance to optimize equipment reliability.
• Support daily SQDC meetings and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Foam pouring/fabrication experience preferred.
• Strong chemical knowledge and basic math skills.
• Understanding of production processes, quality control, and customer service standards.
• Working knowledge of machines, tools, and maintenance practices.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and related applications.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to solve practical problems and follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to obtain HAZMAT certification.

Our 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 membership 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.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

FXI is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at FXI via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of FXI. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by FXI as a result of the referral or through other means.