Pourline Technical Manager – Orange, CA

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Building our Future Together. FXI is a leading manufacturer of polyurethane foam, which provides an array of comfort solutions for the Bedding, Furniture and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. We are an industry leader in the rapidly growing Mattress in a Box segment of the bedding market. We have created a “molecules to doorstep” business model that leverages our leading innovation, scale, and footprint to deliver our own brands as well as other leading brands to the market and to consumers doorsteps. 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. We provide one of the broadest sets of comfort solutions to the broadest set of industry players, through the broadest manufacturing platform in the industry. You will find FXI’s comfort technologies inside countless applications you encounter every day. Everywhere comfort is needed, FXI’s innovations lead the way! We are always looking for best-in-class talent to join our innovative, fun, and value-driven culture. What are you waiting for?

position Summary:

The Pourline Technical Manager is responsible for overseeing the technical performance, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives across the foam pouring operations. This role ensures that all pourline processes meet safety, quality, and productivity standards while supporting the development of personnel and the implementation of best practices across multiple facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) for pourline-related issues across assigned facilities.
• Collaborate with Pourline Managers, Engineers, and Supervisors to ensure consistent execution of standard operating procedures (SOPs), PDCA cycles, and quality protocols.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on foam quality, process efficiency, and equipment reliability.
• Serve as the technical liaison between plant operations and the Foam Technology team for all pourline-related projects.
• Support the implementation and training of new technologies, including flowmeter closed-loop systems, Wonderware upgrades, and SAP integrations.
• Participate in weekly tag-ups and cross-functional meetings to address pain points, process deviations, and quality concerns.
• Mentor and develop Pourline Engineers and Supervisors through structured programs such as Pourline University.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards and proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Maintain documentation and reporting related to technical performance, training progress, and project milestones.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in foam pouring or chemical manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience in process engineering, technical troubleshooting, and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of polyurethane foam chemistry and pourline equipment.
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA, Wonderware, and other manufacturing systems is a plus.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.

Training & Development:

Participation in the Pourline University Program is required, including:

• Cross-plant training.
• Mentorship by senior Foam Tech team members.
• Completion of technical and leadership modules.

Career Path:

This role serves as a pipeline to senior technical leadership positions within the Foam Technology organization, including Superintendent, Corporate Technical Director, or Plant Manager roles.

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 status 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.