Quality Manager

Leggett & Platt•Sparta, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Leggett & Platt Inc. is seeking a Quality Manager to support their Work Furniture business. Leggett & Platt is North America’s leading independent manufacturer of office furniture components and mechanisms. The Work Furniture business produces task and finished components, as well as select lines of private label finished seating. At this location, the company specializes in tube cutting, bending, and welding (both robotic and hand), as well as fabrication, and light assembly. The Quality Manager will provide leadership in Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement by ensuring the company meets or exceeds customer requirements through the development, improvement, and maintenance of a consistent methodology for compliance and continuous improvement. The team is collaborative and innovative, valuing challenging work and diversity of thought.

Requirements

7–10 years of quality leadership in manufacturing
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business
Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or Lean certification is a plus

Responsibilities

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