Production Foreman (40221)

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Leggett & Platt’s overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives – by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future.

Leggett & Platt’s inventive heritage and leadership in the residential products industry span more than 130 years. As The Components People, we are the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components for all areas of life, including mattress springs and carpet cushion, as well as bedding machinery and erosion-control products.

From aerospace tubing and fabricated assemblies to flooring underlayment and carpet cushion, Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the aerospace, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile, and geo components industries.

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In our Furniture Components business, we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide range of components and finished products that enhance comfort, motion, and style in upholstered furniture, including recliner mechanisms, seating support systems, and sofa sleeper units. With a global footprint that includes international manufacturing, product development, distribution and sales, we are strategically positioned to support upholstered furniture manufacturers around the world.

Workplace Furniture Solutions

Leggett & Platt is North America’s leading independent manufacturer of office furniture components and mechanism. Our Work Furniture business produces task and finished components, as well as select lines of private label finished seating. From surface-critical bent tube assemblies and molded plywood components to chair mechanisms, bases, arms, seats, and backs, Work Furniture brings diverse world-class manufacturing capabilities together in the production and assembly of high-quality contract furniture products.

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Production Foreman: Leggett & Platt – 0518

2 Open Positions

At Davidson Plyforms, a division of Leggett & Platt, we owe our success to the efficiency of organizational processes. To help maintain and grow this standard, we’re seeking to add to our operations management team to oversee daily production activities. The ideal candidate will have a sharp business mind and proven success in managing multiple areas for maximum productivity. This position will be responsible for leading wood and plastic products production teams to work safely to meet or exceed established operational objectives.  We are looking for a passionate leader to help lead various aspects of Davidson Plyforms, North America’s premier compression molded, curved plywood, and recycled plastics manufacturer.  This position will report to the Branch Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Strong Safety Mindset in all areas of responsibility.
• **From direction of Branch manager at start-up meetings: Plan, direct, and execute plant operations within area of responsibility.
• Develop, implement, and enforce operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating inefficiencies and improve product quality, reduce waste, and increase revenue.
• Provide leadership, management, and motivation to attain high levels of employee achievement and retention.
• Accomplish manufacturing goals by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and recommend improvements of facilities, equipment, or procedures to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Lead with the 4Es (Energy, Energize, Edge & Execution).

• Utilize 8D, PPCA, 5-Why, Fishbone, etc. to determine and eliminate root causes.
• Working with team members to onboard and retain new employees.
• Ensure manufacturing activities adhere to the branch’s quality procedures (ISO).
• Partner with Branch Manager and Human Resources for employee engagement.

Requirements

• At least 5 or more years with supervisory experience and a minimum of 3 years of management experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing facility.
• An Associate’s degree or similar years of experience.
• Deep knowledge of production management.
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations.
• Knowledge of performing personnel evaluations
• Understanding of financial budgeting concepts.
• Experience in reporting on key production metrics
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach.
• Working knowledge and experience with MS Word, Excel, and the ability to learn various PC-based production and operations applications

Skills

• Conflict resolution
• Interpersonal skills
• Process optimization
• Prioritization
• Team management
• Safety Driven
• Problem-solving

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.

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