Leggett & Platt

Quality Manager

Leggett & Platt • $88K — $105K *
Grand Rapids, MI 49504In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business (preferred)
  • 7-10 years of quality leadership experience in manufacturing
  • Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or Lean certification is a plus
  • Strong communication skills in cross-functional settings
  • Working knowledge of ISO standards and Quality Management Systems (QMS) compliance
  • Hands-on experience and comfort with production-floor collaboration
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and measurement tools

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and improve efficiency, output, and safety of quality processes
  • Manage safety/environmental issues related to quality
  • Partner with management to implement continuous improvement and Lean projects
  • Resolve customer complaints and align actions with customer expectations
  • Collaborate with production for effective quality control execution
  • Develop and enhance process control plans and work instructions
  • Encourage a Zero-Defect culture and integrate quality assurance into operations

Benefits

  • Collaborative and innovative team environment
  • Focus on continuous improvement and diverse thought
  • Flexible scheduling to meet production and customer needs
  • Opportunity to lead quality assurance initiatives
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams and production processes
Full Job Description
In this role, the Quality Manager will provide leadership in Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement by ensuring that the company meets or exceeds customer requirements by developing, improving and maintaining a consistent methodology for compliance and continuous improvement. The team you will be working with is collaborative and innovative, and values the challenging work and diversity of thought.
So, what will you be doing as a Quality Manager?
  • Monitor and improve the efficiency, output and safety of quality processes through observations and measurements as well as by collecting and interpreting data from other technical and operating personnel
  • Be responsible for safety/environmental issues involving quality
  • Partner with management to implement continuous improvement projects; assist with Lean Projects
  • Support the analysis and resolution of customer complaints. Ensures actions meet customers' expectations, are effectively implemented in the operational processes, and ultimately drive to prevention.
  • Collaborate with production to ensure quality control requirements are effectively and consistently executed
  • Develop and improve process control plans, work instructions, and production standards
  • Foster a Zero-Defect quality culture and drive quality assurance and prevention into the operational processes
  • Partners with NPD team to ensure prototypes and PPAP parts meet customer requirements
  • Available to work a flexible schedule to support production and customer needs
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
  • Bachelor's in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business (preferred)
  • 7-10 years of quality leadership in manufacturing
  • Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or Lean certification is a plus
  • Strong communicator who thrives in cross-functional environments
  • Working knowledge of ISO standards and QMS compliance
  • Comfortable with hands-on work and production-floor collaboration
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Able to read and interpret blueprints and use measurement tools
  • Be able to make required measurements using various measuring and test equipment
  • Some travel required
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.

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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