Lead Person

Leggett & Platt•Verona, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Elite Comfort Solutions, a Leggett & Platt Company, is comprised of hardworking individuals dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality foam products for the bedding and furniture markets and beyond. With locations around the globe, we offer a world of opportunities in areas such as business, information technology, and manufacturing. 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 has been the driving force in bedding components technology since inventing the bedspring in 1885. Now, we own more mattress industry patents than anyone in the world. Springs, foam, adjustable beds, machinery – our Bedding businesses design, produce, and supply innovative sleep solutions that help you rest comfortably. The Lead Person performs various tasks necessary to lead and direct production activities in multiple work cell areas or product lines. The Lead Person may be required to perform any or all of the job duties listed below.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age to perform this job.
Good mechanical aptitude
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; maintains a clean and organized work environment.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
Safety - Observes all safety procedures and policies; Reports potentially unsafe conditions to supervisor; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Good attention to detail.
Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

Set-up of production areas or startup of equipment as necessary
Inform supervisor of the status of various production orders.
Direct workforce as assigned by the supervisor.
Follow production schedule ensuring production standards are met.
Check measurements and quality of all materials and completion of quality record(s) where required.
Correction of quality issues within the department as assigned by supervisor.
Operate forklift, pallet jacks, and/or other material handling equipment.
Responsible for the training of employees and new hires as assigned by the supervisor.
Complete general area maintenance duties on equipment as assigned. This may include help from the maintenance department when necessary.
Responsible for oversight and validation of completion for any paperwork, data collection/entry, labeling/tagging, etc. of team members in work cells.
Assist with physical inventory inspection and measurements as required.
Record material usage where required.
Accountable for identification of safety hazards, as well as support and sustain a safe work environment.
Maintain excellent housekeeping practices.
Practice proper safety techniques.
Follow all procedures and guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned