Team Leader

We at Leggett & Platt Inc. are searching for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager within our Carthage MO operation to help support our Automotive business. Did you know we are the worlds leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry Thats right! In fact in 2019 we were named as one of GMs Supplier of the Year recipients. Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support Wireless Charging Motors and Actuators and Mechanical Cables. If you join our team your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

The Team Leader will need to ensure smooth operations in production and completion of work orders in the right time quantity and quality. The Team Leader is the first contact person for the production employees and in close interaction with the Shift Manager and Production Coach to ensure continuous improvement of all standards.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Ensure an efficient fulfillment of the planned orders by the defined deadline.
• Responsible for confirmation adjustment and reporting of production work orders in D365.
• Responsible for in-house training related to production. Support for the availability of qualified headcount to ensure the targeted quality delivery level.
• Ensure updated qualification matrix follow up of qualification changes due to people and process changes.
• Support the analysis of deviation in the manufacturing process compared to the standard and propose measures to reach manufacturing targets (OEE HC). Support the continuous improvement of all manufacturing processes with the support of lean management tools.
• Responsible for the observance of all defined standards regarding EHS manufacturing legal compliance (work time breaks etc.).
• Leading a safety-first approach maintaining a zero-accident culture. Ensures and monitors work accident prevention and safe working environment across the business.
• Fulfill assigned primary secondary and/or tertiary deputy/back-up roles as required on occasion by the business.
• Working hours: Monday to Thursday from 6:45 am to 5:15 pm

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Trained Technician (Machine Building Electromechanics Mechatronics or the like)
• Minimum of 3 years experience in the Manufacturing area (automotive experience). Experience with JIT production
• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing techniques and implementation of these
• Good communication skills with all levels good leadership
• Technical understanding and working knowledge of MS Office

Reasons Youll Love It Here

Our benefits may vary slightly from one location to the next but what you will find is that we offer: medical dental and vision insurance; as well as paid vacation paid personal time and various opportunities to give back to your local community. One convenient fact about our medical plan is that we offer tele-visits so you dont have to leave the comfort of your home when you are feeling under the weather! We also strongly encourage and provide opportunities for learning and professional development. Our Learning & Development team has put together in-house training on subjects like front-line supervisor essentials how to manage conflict in the workplace and many others.

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 Commitment to You

Were proud of the fact that we are strongly rooted in being an inclusive people-focused organization. Our company culture reflects values like integrity ownership and authenticity. We take these to heart and if you do as well youll fit right in.

Leggett & Platt is committed to making reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability unless the accommodation would create an undue hardship on the operation of the business.

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