Production Control Manager

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Leggett & Platt’s overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future.

Leggett & Platt’s inventive heritage and leadership in the residential products industry span more than 130 years. As The Components People, we are the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components for all areas of life, including mattress springs and carpet cushion, as well as bedding machinery and erosion-control products.

From aerospace tubing and fabricated assemblies to flooring underlayment and carpet cushion, Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products.

Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the aerospace, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile, and geo components industries.

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Aerospace

At L&P Aerospace, we specialize in creating complex tube and duct assemblies using high-performance materials capable of withstanding extreme pressure, temperature, and chemical interaction.

After our materials have gone through the necessary processes, we are left with high-performance finished goods that are ready to be incorporated into assemblies for our customers.

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Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (NYSE : LEG) is seeking a Production Control Manager for its Kirkland, Washington branch, specializing in Aerospace tubing.

This position will report to the General Manager and assist with coordination of other management and area leads to effectively analyze optimize, plan and track all production operations, and achieve production demands.

The successful candidate will be a strategic big-picture leader who empowers others to take ownership and pride in branch operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Optimize and plan orders throughout the various production operations.
• Continually update order progress in ERP system and adjust production schedules as needed for on-time deliveries.
• Work with planning, manufacturing, and purchasing departments in identifying and resolving production scheduling problems.
• Uses production planning and scheduling to limit materials shortages.
• Develop process improvements for inventory, manufacturing, and production control systems to meet business objectives.
• Review change orders and execute them appropriately.
• Determine equipment, material, and manpower requirements for each production process.
• Monitor manufacturing lead times based on equipment capacity, material availability, and manpower and advise sales department of any adjustments needed.
• Identify and subordinate to constraints to develop plan to meet production targets on schedule and according to the set quality.
• Establish monitoring tools and processes to identify problems with waste, inefficiencies, and inventory in production operations.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair of machines with production plan to avoid downtime or delays.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need :

To be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Working knowledge of ERP systems. (EPICOR a plus)
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English Language.
• High level of attention to details and numerically oriented.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in manufacturing environment.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and perform under pressure.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs, particularly Excel. Ability to be trained in usage of manufacturing applications.
• Excellent responsiveness and customer focus.
• Must be able to work overtime including weekends.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Push and pull 50 lbs.
• Bend Occasionally
• Sit, Stand, and Walk Frequently

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing requirements and planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• HS Diploma or GED (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field (preferred)

We are looking for a proven leader with a strong track record in Aerospace manufacturing operations and a passion for continuous improvement.

Experience with aerospace quality, production, process improvement, and quality control is required. This is an ideal opportunity for an up and coming leader to make a difference in a forward-moving, highly diversified company.

Position Specifics :

This full-time permanent job is for on site at our location in Kirkland, WA.

Work days are typically Monday through Friday

Compensation : $85,000 - $110,000 annually with bonus

10 paid holidays, 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurances, and other a la carte benefits

What to Do Next

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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.

Our Commitment to You

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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