Plant Manager (40631)
Plant Manager (40631)
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We make life more comfortable.
Leggett & Platts 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 & Platts 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.
Learn more about Leggett & Platt Automotive: Leggett & Platt Automotive
The Plant Manager role has the responsibility to successfully lead the operational functions within the branch on daily basis. Support the management team while fostering an environment that aligns with company vision strategy and culture. The role is responsible for motivating and empowering people to perform the manufacturing process with excellence and to producing a quality product.
So what will you be doing as a Plant Manager
- Leading a safety-first approach maintaining a zero-accident culture. Ensures and monitors work accident prevention and environmental protection regulations of the facility to assure a safe and productive work environment free of any liabilities or defects.
- Development and administration of operational budget controlling operational P&L and formulating actions to address variances and gaps achieving revenue targets maximizing productivity and cost optimization. Works closely with other departments such as Engineering Purchasing Quality & Program Management to ensure continued delivery of the manufacturing plan.
- Monitors quality and quantity of output; takes appropriate action. Optimizes branch capacity and efficiency through flexible plant and manufacturing structures improvement through Lean Manufacturing methods within operations and optimizes production utilization and strategy.
- Reviews & updates projected direct hourly headcount changes in HC report & cost data proposing adjustments as needed. Reviews Margin Analysis at a branch level reviews Total Planned Expenses by branch reviews Financial Statements for reasonableness at a branch level proposes top level provision(s)
- Establishes a culture of functional and Operational Excellence supports 5S and lean initiatives.
- Establishes and maintains appropriate internal capabilities and strengthens the organization (Succession Planning) through training career development opportunities as necessary to achieve operating objectives.
- Maintains strict adherence to internal and external Business Processes and Certifications synonymous with a large US Incorporation operating within the Automotive Industry and all other local legal requirements.
- Fulfills assigned primary secondary and or tertiary deputy/back-up roles as assigned and required on occasion by the business.
To be successful in this role youll need:
- Bachelors degree
- At least 5 years of proven Operations success in a manufacturing environment
- A background in Automotive manufacturing strongly preferred
- Experience in understanding financial statements in people management and in project management
- Business acumen with proven track record and expertise
- Proven leadership skills in a growth and change based manufacturing environment
- Strong multi-tasking skills with willingness to adapt to changing business needs and deadlines
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
- Proven ability to build relationships to drive results through internal partnerships and to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
Things we consider a plus
- Experience in injection molding and robotic welding is preferred
- Background in Continuous Improvement is a plus
- Masters degree
What to Do Next
Now that youve 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 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 WorkTogether 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
Were actively taking steps to make sure our culture processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!
We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. Wed love the opportunity to consider you.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
