Leggett & Platt

Director of Operations

Leggett & Platt • $110K — $130K *
Carthage, MO 64836In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or a related field.
  • 10-15 years of management experience in operations or a related field.
  • Experience managing multiple teams.
  • Proven P&L management skills.
  • Expertise in continuous improvement and lean methodologies.
  • Strong understanding of materials management and quality systems.
  • Demonstrated project and budget management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all wire and spring manufacturing operations and P&L.
  • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop product and service solutions.
  • Control manufacturing projects and oversee strategic priorities.
  • Coordinate with Plant Management for efficient utilization of facilities.
  • Analyze market demand and resource needs for project feasibility.
  • Define and implement operations strategy and processes.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Focus on challenging work and diversity of thought.
  • Opportunity to have a direct impact on business operations.
  • Professional growth through mentorship and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
As a Director of Operations Wire and Spring you will have the opportunity to oversee and improve manufacturing operations for wire and spring. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by defining and implementing manufacturing strategy, structure, and processes. 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 Director of Operations?
  • Oversee P&L and all wire and spring manufacturing operations.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of all phases of wire and spring operations.
  • Collaborates with sales, demand/supply planning, engineering, safety, quality and other cross functional teams to proactively develop companywide manufacturing product and service solutions.
  • Controls manufacturing projects, overseeing plans, strategies and priorities.
  • Coordinates with Plant Management on optimal utilization of multiple locations' infrastructure and customer requirements.
  • Provides input to the quarterly and annual forecasting process and P&L responsibilities.
  • Approves projects, including those for funding and implementation of programs.
  • Responsible for analyzing technology, resource needs, and market demand to plan and assess the feasibility of company projects.
  • Define and implement operations strategy, structure, and processes.
  • Monitor performance to proactively identify efficiency issues and propose solutions.
  • Coordinate support to operations throughout the business.
  • Interview, hire, train, and mentor the operations management team.
  • Provide regular performance updates to the senior leadership team.
  • Motivates, outlines and delegates methods to surpass all company goals.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:
  • Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or a related field.
  • 10-15 years of management experience in operations or related field.
  • Multi team management experience.
  • P&L experience.
  • Experience in Continuous improvement and lean.
  • Knowledge of Materials Management, Quality Systems, Industrial Engineering, Time Studies, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Human Resources, and Plant Engineering.
  • Proven track record as a team leader with an understanding of management practices within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated project and budget management skills.
  • Strong business acumen with a broad understanding of fundamental business principles.
  • Analytical problem-solving skills with an impeccable attention to detail.
  • Ability to set overall strategy and drive process improvement.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Things we consider a plus:
  • MBA

What to Do Next

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About Leggett & Platt

Leggett & Platt is a diversified manufacturer of engineered products for homes, offices, and automobiles. The company operates through four segments: Residential Products, Industrial Products, Furniture Products, and Specialized Products. The Residential Products segment produces and sells bedding and furniture components, such as innersprings, wire forms, and machines. The Industrial Products segment produces and sells drawn wire, wire products, and steel rod. The Furniture Products segment produces and sells furniture and components for office, residential, and hospitality markets. The Specialized Products segment produces and sells products such as automotive seating components, tubing, and aerospace ducting. Leggett & Platt was founded in 1883 by J.P. Leggett and C.B. Platt and is headquartered in Carthage, Missouri. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol LEG.
Learn more about Leggett & Platt
Size
20,300 employees
Market Cap
$4.2 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$247.6 million
Founded
1883
5 Year Trend
+6.2%
Revenue
$4.2 billion
NASDAQ
LEG
* Ladders Estimates

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