We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Production Manager within our Bedding team to help support our Specialty Foam business. Did you know we have been revolutionizing the sleep industry since 1883? That's right! In fact, we hold the original patent on a spiral steel coil bed spring, filed way back in 1885. Since then, we have been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
As a Production Manager you will have the opportunity to manage and coordinate the activities of production, operation, and supervisory employees. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by confirming effective communication throughout all departments, monitoring workflow, production schedules, and overseeing all financial aspects for the facility. The team you will be working with is collaborative and innovative, and values challenging work and diversity of thought.
So, what will you be doing as a Production Manager? Handle all financial elements for the plant, including labor, material and overhead. Prepare and deliver an accurate yearly budget. Oversee all personnel actions and ensure they are handled in accordance to policy Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staffing levels, to ensure that activities are performed effectively, and to respond to fluctuating workloads. Manages other supervisors on daily schedule, workflow, personnel issues. Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems. Review work throughout the work process and at completion, in order to ensure that it has been performed properly. Confirm specifications of materials loaded or unloaded are consistent with work orders. Maintain information of items loaded, and problems encountered. Evaluate employee performance and prepare performance appraisals. Prepare and maintain work records and reports. Fills in for any area, employee, department as needed. Ensure all equipment, tools, PPE are all in proper place & in safe condition. Check quality of material coming into departments and monitor the status of various orders. Show operators how styles are to be fabricated and assist in the training of new employees in those operations. Expedite necessary orders through the plant. Assist in making sure all raw materials are ordered as needed. Relay any necessary information to plant personnel and assist supervisors in communication with support staffs. Must use discretion and independent judgment in decision making. Other duties as assigned by the operations/plant manager To be successful in this role, you'll need: 3-5 years of manufacturing experience 5-7 years of production management experience Things we consider a plus: Bedding or foam manufacturing experience Dynamics 365 What to Do Next Now that you've had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.
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Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging. Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad. Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us. Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change. Our Commitment to You We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!
We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we'd love the opportunity to consider you.
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