Project Manager

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Project Manager within our Bedding team to help support our Adjustable bed 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 Project Manager you will have the opportunity to manage products throughout the product life cycle from launch to end of life. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by playing a key role in preparing the supply location for production start, managing product changes during the production phase, and managing the product closeout process. The team you will be working with is collaborative, dynamic, self-reliant, and values diversity of thought and open and honest communication.

So, what will you be doing as a Project Manager?

• Liaise between product development, Program manager, sales, and operations for program changes and new program rollouts.
• Work closely with product development to develop product improvements.
• Manage detailed launch plan on all new projects launch. This includes launch timeline, manufacturing readiness (materials, methods, manpower, machines).
• Manage detailed product change processes and product closeout (where applicable).
• Support the operations team with product related issues while the product is in steady state production.
• Host regular meetings with the core project teams, record meeting notes and action items, communicate meeting notes and action items for each project meeting held. Set the expectation that attendance is required by the core team members or a delegate for a team member to be sent to the meeting.
• Provide updates to team on changes in program timeline and implement appropriate action to meet the project needs.
• Maintain project tracking tools to ensure project tasks are documented and tracked. Communicate project status during each core team meeting and to management as needed. A minimum of the following items need to be tracked:
• Key project dates
• Project deliverables
• Action items including owners and commitment dates
• Manage and coordinate sample and special product build requests as needed.
• Communicate with customers in regards to Quality concerns, new products, and changes to current product.
• Coordinate internal product education meetings, tools and strategies.
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity related to product, process, and the quality system.
• Identify and /or record any problems relating to the product, process, and the quality system.
• Control further processing, delivery, or installation of nonconforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• Understand and practice the policies and procedures for LP9000:2006 Management System, Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II), and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI).
• The ideal candidate would reside in Kentucky or Florida.

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.

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• 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 Work…Together 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.

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We're 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, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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