Tempur Sealy. Iconic brands. Storied history. Industry-leading innovation.
Tempur Sealy is committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. As a leading designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of bedding products worldwide, we know how crucial a good night of sleep is to overall health and wellness. Utilizing over a century of knowledge and industry-leading innovation, we deliver award-winning products that provide breakthrough sleep solutions to consumers in over 100 countries. Our highly recognized brands include Tempur-Pedic®, Sealy® and Stearns & Foster®. We hire people who have a passion for helping others find their best night’s sleep. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Tempur Sealy!
What You’ll Do (Essential Duties and Responsibilities):
Lead system-wide projects that impact multiple sites/teams. Define scope, determine key deliverables, manage progress, communicate barriers, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction
Serve as a Sealy Manufacturing Process Subject Matter Expert (SME) in cross-functional teams and events. Make recommendations and implement system-wide improvements.
Perform plant assessments and audits, prepare action plans, and coach teams for sustainment
Facilitate “Plan & Review” sessions with local plant teams to review previous performance and define short-term strategies for local plant improvement
Identify, define, and present best practices and to ensure step-change improvements for standardization. Use benchmarking techniques to monitor implementation progress
Create and maintain Value Stream Maps / Material and Information Flow Charts. Develop understanding of end-to-end process and align on a holistic improvement plan
Create training documentation and presentations for all levels of the organization on various Lean topics. Deliver training in person or virtually over Microsoft Teams
Keep management and plant teams informed on upcoming projects, progress, and results. Prepare and present updates to various audiences
Create and maintain Value Stream Maps / Material and Information Flow Charts. Develop understanding and align on a holistic improvement plan
Ability to travel 50-60%. Travel is regularly within the United States and mostly regional. Very infrequent travel outside of the states may be required
Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary Range: $70,000 - $99,500/annually
What You’ll Need (Qualifications):
Degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or other related field.
Demonstrated experience in Lean Manufacturing and Process Improvement
Mattress/Furniture Manufacturer Experience is strongly preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
Knowledge of Microsoft Visio (Drawing process maps, value stream maps, swim lanes)
Knowledge of AutoCAD. (Take existing plant layout drawings to arrange, orientate, and add or remove drawing objects to create updated/proposed layouts)
Knowledge and utilization of multiple problem-solving methodologies and implementation strategies including Ishikawa/Fishbone, 5-Why, DMAIC/Six Sigma, PDCA, 8D, and A3 (8-Step)
Training in Toyota Production System (TPS) such as Material and Information Flow Chart and Standardized Work is preferred.
#LI-DNP
Tempur Sealy is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based upon 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.
Skills Required
- Degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience in Lean Manufacturing and Process Improvement
- Mattress or furniture manufacturing experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of Microsoft Visio for process maps, value stream maps, and swim lanes
- Knowledge of AutoCAD for updating and proposing plant layouts
- Knowledge and use of problem-solving methodologies including Ishikawa/Fishbone, 5-Why, DMAIC/Six Sigma, PDCA, 8D, and A3
- Training in Toyota Production System, including Material and Information Flow Charts and Standardized Work
- Ability to travel 50-60%, primarily within the United States
Tempur-Pedic Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Tempur-Pedic and has not been reviewed or approved by Tempur-Pedic.
-
Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision options, and wellness offerings such as flu shots, biometric screenings, and an upgraded EAP. Some locations also note on‑site services and health resources that support day‑to‑day wellbeing.
-
Retirement Support — A clear 401(k) program with an employer match and immediate vesting is outlined in company filings, signaling structured retirement support. Union facilities may follow separate terms via bargaining agreements, but employer‑funded retirement options are consistently referenced.
-
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Generous employee product discounts, on‑site amenities (e.g., gyms/cafes), and structured wellness/EAP programs are highlighted as meaningful perks. These extras can materially enhance total compensation for those who value the products and wellness resources.
Tempur-Pedic Insights
What We Do
Tempur-Pedic produces mattresses, pillows and sleep accessories using proprietary TEMPUR material that adapts to body weight, shape and temperature. As a brand within Tempur Sealy International, it develops, manufactures and markets sleep products through tempurpedic.com and authorized retailers worldwide. The company focuses on innovation in comfort and pressure relief to improve sleep quality and durability across its mattress and accessory lines.
