Production Supervisor - Assembly

Who we are

Every night, thousands of New Zealanders go to sleep on a Sleepyhead mattress.

For more than 90 years, Sleepyhead has been helping New Zealanders sleep better. As a 100% NZ owned and operated business, we’re proud to manufacture locally, create jobs and invest in our communities.

Sleepyhead is part of The Comfort Group, Australasia’s largest bedding and foam manufacturer, with operations across New Zealand and Australia. As a family-owned business, our people are at the heart of our success.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to lead our Mattress Assembly team and drive safe, efficient and high-quality production. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you’ll lead the day-to-day performance of our Mattress Assembly team.

You’ll be responsible for achieving production targets while maintaining high standards across safety, quality, productivity, cost and housekeeping. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll lead from the floor, develop your people, and drive continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Mattress Assembly team.
• Plan and coordinate daily production to meet schedules and customer requirements.
• Manage labour, resources and production costs within budget.
• Monitor KPIs including output, quality, waste, downtime and labour efficiency.
• Ensure all processes meet Sleepyhead’s quality, safety and operational standards.
• Identify and resolve production issues, bottlenecks and disruptions.
• Work closely with Maintenance to ensure equipment is safe and reliable.
• Drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, productivity and waste reduction.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation.
• Work collaboratively with other manufacturing teams, including foam production, foam conversion, top-of-bed and distribution.
• Support production reporting, planning, risk assessments and improvement initiatives.
• Build an engaged, accountable and high-performing team culture.

About you

You’re an experienced Production Supervisor or Manufacturing Leader who enjoys working with people and getting results.

You’ll ideally have:

• Proven experience leading a manufacturing, production or assembly team.
• Experience in mattress, bedding, furniture, foam, textile or similar manufacturing is highly regarded.
• Strong people leadership, coaching and performance management skills.
• Experience managing production schedules, labour, quality and KPIs.
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or similar experience is desirable.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and decision-making skills.
• A hands-on, energetic and action-oriented leadership style.
• A qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations or a related discipline is desirable, but practical manufacturing leadership experience will be highly valued.

Why join us?

Join a proudly Kiwi-owned business with more than 90 years of manufacturing heritage and be part of a family-owned organisation where people matter.

We offer:

• Subsidised Cafe
• Ongoing training and leadership development
• Lead a dedicated Mattress Assembly team.
• The opportunity to work for a New Zealand manufacturer with a proud history of quality and innovation
• Make a direct impact on production and customer outcomes.
• Drive meaningful improvements in safety, quality and productivity.
• Develop your people and leadership capability.
• Be part of a business whose products are trusted by thousands of New Zealanders every night.

If you’re ready to lead from the floor, develop people and drive manufacturing performance, APPLY NOW we’d love to hear from you.