Department Coordinator (Bun Shipping)

Leggett & Platt; Verona (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Comfort Solutions, a Leggett & Platt Company, is seeking a Department Coordinator (Bun Shipping) to coordinate activities within a production area to meet schedule. The role is non-exempt and paid hourly, with responsibilities spanning inventory control, quality checks, and process improvements.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, cutting/fabrication experience, and strong computer and inventory skills to support smooth production operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent
• Cutting/Fabrication experience required
• Computer skills and inventory experience required

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate inventory system for production schedule
• Make recommendations by notifying supervisor to correct problems affecting machine performance, output or quality
• Participate in the Continual Improvement Process for manufacturing and business processes
• Ensure quality checks from you and employees
• Communicate with Customer Service when schedule is complete and when changes may occur
• Ensure product is cut and wrapped according to customer specifications
• Maintain excellent housekeeping practices in production area and follow safety procedures

Skills

Attendance/Punctuality

Quality

Productivity

Safety

Attention to detail

Written instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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.

We make life more comfortable.

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 span more than 130 years. Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products for all areas of life. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the automotive, furniture, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile and geo components industries.

Learn more about the history of Leggett & Platt: https://leggett.com/history

Bedding

The world leader in bedding technology.

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.

Learn more about Bedding Components: L&P Bedding Group

Job Title

Department Coordinator (Bun Shipping)

Position Classification

Non-Exempt - Hourly

Job Summary

This position is primarily responsible for coordinating the work activities within a production area to accomplish production schedules.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Education & Experience

Must be at least 18 years of age to perform this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must 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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate inventory system for production schedule.
• Makes recommendations by notifying supervisor, to correct problems that could hinder a machine’s performance, reduce output, or affect quality.
• Participate in the Continual Improvement Process for manufacturing and business processes.
• Ensure quality checks from you and employees.
• Communicate with Customer Service when schedule is complete and when changes may occur.
• To be sure customer expectations are met and daily duties are performed in a timely manner.
• Ensure product is cut and wrapped according to customer’s specifications.
• Work with crane operators to ensure proper buns are dropped and are the correct dates requested.
• Ensure proper information is communicated on any markdowns and charge backs.
• Make sure all scrap is moved in a timely manner.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping practices in production area. Practice proper safety techniques.
• Follow all procedures and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned and/or requested.

Education

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Cutting/Fabrication experience required.
• Computer skills and inventory experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 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.

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Our Values

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an 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, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer