What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Manager position at Leggett & Platt?
We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Quality Manager within our quality team to help support our bedding 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 Quality Manager you will have the opportunity to oversee the quality process to ensure consistent standards. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by ensuring all products meet customer expectations and demands. 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 Quality Manager?
- Coordinate and direct the LP 9000 Management System of the facility.
- Effectively supervise Quality Technicians.
- Work closely with all management personnel.
- Travel, as needed: customer visits, L&P locations, and vendors.
- Work closely with customers and suppliers.
- Have a clear understanding of all processes.
- Monitor processes.
- Gather and analyze data.
- Must have an understanding of studies performed (capabilities, R&R, MEA).
- Analyze and process return merchandise.
- Handle day-to-day employee relations.
- Conform to all Quality/Safety requirements and procedures.
- Keep a clean and orderly workplace.
- Participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement Process.
- Stop the production of nonconformities related to product, process, and the system.
- Initiate action by recommending or providing solutions.
- Verify any action that prevents nonconformities is working.
- Follow up, as necessary.
- Understand, follow, and assist in the training of Inspection Plans, Work Instructions, and Procedures.
- Work closely with all levels of the company (Branch, Division, and Corporate).
- Participate in training programs.
- The LP 9000 Management System Representative.
- Assist where needed in the efficient day-to-day operations of the plant.
- Participate in Total Productive Manufacturing Process, 6S and ECO Processes.
- Perform other duties assigned by the General Manager.
- Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity related to product, process, and the system.
- Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process and the quality system.
- Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels.
- Verify the implementation of solutions.
- Control further processing, delivery or installation of nonconforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Must have a good understanding of safety procedures, LP 9000 Management Systems, statistical process control, and continuous quality improvement process.
- Ability to effectively lead a large group of people in a manufacturing environment.
Things we consider a plus:
- Bilingual- English/Spanish
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.
Our Values
Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.
- 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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