Kitting Supervisor

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: $25.50 - $30.00

Job Summary

The Kitting Supervisor will be responsible for daily supervision of the kitting process and associates to ensure timely and efficient production operations. Will coordinate with production managers, purchasing, receiving and inventory control in regarding required materials for upcoming work. Will assign tasks and review production work orders to make sure all information is complete and assigned associates are provided with all necessary information and materials to carry out a correct assembly of product. Understand the established warehouse storage plans and receiving processes. Work involves: Job Consolidation, noting and reporting discrepancies or obvious damages; routing materials to storage locations; marking material with identifying information, storing, and stacking materials; rearranging and conducting physical inventories of kitting area; examining stored materials and reporting deterioration or damage; removing material from storage when required. Enters information and updates records in the computer. Involved in Continuous Improvement efforts. Other Duties as assigned.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs All Activities Associated with the Job Consolidation Function in the Warehousing Department, Including Kitting of materials, storage, inventory control, operating a forklift, preparing product for use by Production.
• Ensure all required materials are accounted for and ready for upcoming production work orders.
• Computer work in WMS system for proper allocation and letdown of materials.
• Prepare materials for use by Production by Assembling, Storing and Delivering.
• Works closely with the Warehouse Supervisor to maintain material deliveries to meet Production Schedules.
• Ensures no stock outs on production lines affecting throughput.
• Contributes to the Team Effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ability to operate forklifts.
• Ability to operate pallet stretch-wrapping machine.
  
  

Required Skills, Education, Experience

• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
• Experience in reporting on key Inventory Control metrics
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP software
• Outstanding communication ability
• Excellent organizational and leaderships skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach
  
  

Physical Requirements

Physical Activities may occasionally include:

• ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like;
• moving self in various positions to accomplish tasks in various environments;
• communicating with others to exchange information.
  
  

Physical Activities May Constantly Include

• 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

• low or elevated temperatures; or outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
  
  

Environmental Conditions May Constantly Include

• noisy environments;
• or hazardous conditions.
  
  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential function. 

Work Hours (Good Faith Estimate)

This full-time position is expected to work approximately 30-40 hours per week. This is a good faith estimate, and actual hours may vary based on business needs.

Benefits And Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) Match
• Paid Time Off
• 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.