Production Manager (Fullerton, CA)

THE ROLE

Avocado is currently looking for a Production Manager to be part of the Cut&Sow and Quilt departments. You will be reporting to the Senior Operations Manager.

Production Scheduling & Workflow Management: Drive daily production schedules across cutting, sewing, and quilting units, ensuring line balance, minimizing bottlenecks, and hitting target throughput for on-time delivery.

Quality Assurance & Defect Reduction: Enforce strict quality control standards for fabric precision, seam strength, and quilting alignment, driving root-cause analysis to keep scrap rates and rework to a minimum.

Equipment Optimization & Maintenance: Oversee the preventative maintenance and operational efficiency of automated cutting tables, high-speed sewing machinery, and multi-needle quilting equipment to maximize uptime.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Workforce Safety: Lead, train, and mentor department supervisors and floor operators, fostering a high-efficiency culture while upholding strict OSHA compliance and workplace safety protocols.

*Note on Location: Here at Avocado Green Brands, we treasure teamwork and working together in person. Depending on the role, you will be working on-site at one of our Fullerton locations.

*Note on Pay Transparency:. The pay range for this role is  $70,000 annually.

WHAT YOU’LL BE WORKING ON

Quality Control & Compliance

• - Enforce quality standards throughout the manufacturing process (foam cutting, spring assembly, fabric upholstery, etc.)

• - Conduct or oversee inspections at each production stage to ensure products meet specifications and certifications (e.g., CertiPUR-US, OEKO-TEX)

• - Investigate and resolve customer complaints or product defects

Team Leadership & Workforce Management

• - Supervise, train, and evaluate production floor staff, shift supervisors, and line workers

• - Manage staffing levels, scheduling, and overtime to maintain productivity targets

• - Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Inventory & Materials Management

• - Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials (foam, springs, fabric, batting, etc.)

• - Monitor material usage and minimize waste across production lines

• - Maintain accurate records of work-in-progress (WIP) and finished goods inventory

Equipment & Facility Maintenance

• - Oversee the maintenance and calibration of machinery (quilting machines, border machines, tape-edge machines, etc.)

• - Work with maintenance teams to minimize equipment downtime and schedule preventive maintenance

• - Ensure the production floor is organized, clean, and compliant with 5S standards

Health, Safety & Regulatory Compliance

- Enforce OSHA and workplace safety regulations across all production areas

- Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and employee safety training

WHAT YOU BRING

• - 5–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

• - 3–5 years in a supervisory or management role on a production floor

• - Prior experience in **furniture, bedding, foam, textile, or upholstery manufacturing** is highly preferred

• *- Hands-on experience with mattress or upholstered goods manufacturing processes (quilting, border work, tape-edging, foam fabrication, spring assembly)

• Ability to effectively communicate internally and externally.

• Regular and predictable attendance.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Medical (HMO, PPO, HSA), Dental, Vision

• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• PTO

• Volunteer days 

• Employee product purchase program

• Annual Bonus Plan

• Training and Tools to be successful along with a strong partnership from your peers and leaders

• Access to wellness apps

• Referral Bonus

• Career growth opportunities

Thank you very much for your interest in working for Avocado Green Brands. We appreciate your time and review each and every resume that is submitted. You will receive an email within 24 hours that confirms your application has been accepted by our applicant tracking system. If you are selected to participate in the interview process, you will receive an email within two weeks from our Talent Acquisition department.

Avocado Green Brands is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.