Production Supervisor
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Job Location:
Grand Rapids, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We at Leggett & Platt Inc. are searching for a Production Supervisor within our Genesis Seating production team to help support our Work Furniture 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.
Leggett & Platt is North Americas leading independent manufacturer of office furniture components and mechanisms. 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.
As a Production Supervisor you will have the opportunity to lead a team of approximately 30 production employees while driving safety quality delivery and efficiency improvements on the shop floor. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by ensuring on-time order completion optimizing labor efficiency and supporting continuous improvement initiatives critical to customer satisfaction and business growth. The team you will be working with is collaborative and process-driven and values problem-solving accountability and continuous improvement.
So what will you be doing as a Production Supervisor
- Training employees on safety requirements and enforcing safety protocols.
- Ensuring compliance with quality standards and reducing scrap through corrective actions.
- Coordinating labor resources to meet production schedules and achieve 100% on-time delivery.
- Defining staffing needs assigning duties and optimizing workflow efficiency.
- Partnering with Engineering Quality and Customer Service teams to resolve issues and support new product development.
- Motivating team members and encouraging suggestions for improvement.
To be successful in this role youll need:
- 13 years of related experience or training preferred.
- 23 years in upholstery & sewing manufacturing environments.
- Minimum 5 years in a lead or supervisory role.
- Strong communication collaboration and organizational skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and ERP/WMS systems (Syteline preferred).
- Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and ability to operate/train on HILO equipment.
Things we consider a plus:
- Experience in motivating associates through constructive feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with continuous improvement methods such as KATA.
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 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 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 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 wed love the opportunity to consider you.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Food Industry
- Lean
- Packaging
- 5S
- Computer Literacy
- Food Processing
- Kaizen
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Manufacturing
About Company
Leggett & Platt® enhance people’s lives worldwide by designing and manufacturing innovative, distinctive products and components for use in bedding, furniture, seating, homes, offices, airplanes, and automobiles.
