Production Supervisor

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Production Supervisor within our operations team to help support our bedding   business.  Did you know we have been revolutionizing the sleep industry since 1883?  That’s right!  In fact, we hold the original patent on a spiral steel coil bed spring, filed way back in 1885.  Since then, we have been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible.  If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives. As a Production Supervisor you will have the opportunity to ensure the department is operating safely and focused on the mission and goal statements.  Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by working closely with Safety/Environmental Director, Customer Service, Human Resources, Maintenance Department, Quality, and Master Scheduler to assist department in daily operations.  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 Production Supervisor?

So, what will you be doing as a Production Supervisor? Identify and stop further processing of non-conformances related to products, processes, or the quality systems. Take action to prevent non-conformities related to the product produced, services provided or the ISO 9001:2015 management system. Make suggestions for improvement and verify the implementation of solutions. Know the location of and understand their control plans, work instructions and specifications. Reports to Building Superintendent and Shift Superintendent Responsible for department housekeeping, organization, and scrap removal. Help to create a pleasurable work environment for employees. Analyze machines to determine machine update/overhaul requirements. Hours are 10:30pm – 7:30am CST Will work closely and have duties in the following areas:

SAFETY Inspect working areas of employees throughout department. Maintain safe working environment. Lead Safety Committee in the departments as needed. Must know and be responsible for proper procedures for accident reporting, methods, and investigation. Must know and be responsible for MSDS, blood borne pathogen, hearing conservation, OSHA standards, environmental and hazardous material programs, and other personnel programs. Handle emergency medical situations. Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM)

QUALITY Perform quality checks in the departments. Ensure that quality check stations are maintained daily. Ensure employees follow all quality programs in the departments. Ensure the department maintains ISO 9001:2015 compliance.

PRODUCTION Oversee employees and work with other supervisors in the departments. Ensure all employees receive proper training, achieve each appropriate training level, and get any tools that they may need to do a good job. Ensure people in departments are working at highest efficiency potential. Must complete all necessary paperwork as outlined in Intelex (i.e., LPCS, Work Instructions and Server Files) by respective due dates. Must have knowledge pertaining to inventory procedures, including RF scanning procedures. Ensure that preventive maintenance is performed correctly. Work to solve problems in departments. Monitor overtime within departments and initiate better methods through working with supervisors and employees. Complete special work/sales orders. Communicate with Master Production Scheduler, Shift & Department Superintendents if quantities, methods, and product line are not in order or appear to be incorrect. Address problems utilizing factual data. Assist in scheduling overtime. Must have working knowledge of equipment and ability to assist maintenance personnel with questions and work situation as needed. Schedule and organize product flow in order to meet department and Branch goals.

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