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King Koil Taps Don Pflug as VP of Operations
September 28,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Don Pflug, who has held numerous posts as an operations and manufacturing executive in his 30-year career, has joined mattress manufacturer King Koil as vice president of operations. Pflug’s new role extends a career that has included positions in which he led the manufacturing and operations segments of a number of mattress producers. He reports to David Binke, chief executive officer of King Koil.
Joining the company at a time of strong sales growth, Pflug has established a long-standing record in implementing lean Six Sigma concepts into the operations of a number of manufacturers, which have achieved cost savings, greater efficiencies and improved productivity. He received certifications in Lean Six Sigma from Villanova University, including a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
“Don’s experience in operations, including his expertise in lean manufacturing, adds a new dimension to the many operational facets of our business,” Binke said. “We have been aggressive in ramping up production to meet the surge in demand we have been experiencing since the back half of last year. With Don on board as our head of operations, we will ensure that we meet our customers’ needs as efficiently and as profitably as possible.”
Pflug’s career in the mattress industry encompasses several leading manufacturers. He most recently was executive vice president of operations for Southerland, where he introduced Lean Six Sigma concepts across the manufacturing, purchasing, safety, quality and transportation departments.
Prior to Southerland, Pflug served in a variety of roles in a 15-year stint with Sealy and Tempur Sealy International – including assistant director of manufacturing at one plant and director of manufacturing at two facilities. He then became vice president of operations for the East region and vice president – Sealy domestic bedding plants (after Tempur-Pedic acquired Sealy in 2012).
“Under its new leadership team, King Koil has done a tremendous job reimagining an already great brand and experiencing the robust growth of that successful strategy. I look forward to helping raise the bar on the manufacturing side of the business to support this growth,” Pflug said.