Estimator/Quoter

Leggettlogistics; Carthage, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt Inc. is seeking an Estimator/Quoter to assess resources, costs, and timelines for projects in our bedding operation.

You will bridge planning and execution by providing accurate estimates to keep projects on time and within budget, collaborating with a team that values diverse ideas and innovative thinking. The position requires a machinist/manufacturing background, strong measurement and drawing literacy, and the ability to communicate with customers during quotes.

Qualifications

• Machinist/manufacturing/fabrication background required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must thoroughly understand machine, component and fabrication prints/drawings.
• Must know manufacturing processes.
• Ability to infer routing/machining from prints.
• Must work with customers on quotes.
• Ability to estimate time per operation.
• Must negotiate with vendors on price, delivery and quality.
• Cooperative attitude to work with others.
• Ability to meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.
• Good communication skills.
• Accurate completion of paperwork.
• Commitment to Quality Management Systems and Continuous Improvement.
• Commitment to L&P Safety and Environmental initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Suggest bills of material and route machined parts from blueprints.
• Estimate time required to machine parts at each operation.
• Suggest changes to bills of materials as needed.
• Follow all procedures, work instructions and quality plans.
• Initiate actions to prevent nonconformities related to product and process.
• Identify and record problems related to product, process, and management system.
• Provide solutions through designated channels; verify implementation.
• Report recommendations to the Operations Manager.
• Conform to all Quality/Safety requirements and procedures.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Machining background

Basic computer skills

Prints/drawings understanding

Manufacturing process knowledge

Routing/machining analysis

Customer communication

Time estimation per operation

Vendor negotiation

Teamwork

Deadline management

Documentation accuracy

Quality systems

Safety and environmental compliance

Job description

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for an Estimator/Quoter within our operationsteam to help support our bedding 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 an Estimator/Quoter you will have the opportunity to assess the resources, costs, and timelines needed to execute a project, ensuring that operations can be planned, budgeted and executed efficiently. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by bridging planning and execution by providing accurate, actionable cost and resource estimates that enable operation teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. The team you will be working with is collaborative and innovative, and values challenging work and diversity of thought.

So, what will you be doing as an Estimator/Quoter?

• As needed suggest bills of material and route of machined parts from instructions on blueprints


• Estimate the time that is required to machine parts at each operation/machining center


• As needed suggest changing bills of materials as required for parts or machines


• Follow all written procedures, work instructions, and quality plans


• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity’s related to product and process


• Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process, and the management system


• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels


• Verify the implementation of solutions


• Report to the Operations Manager any recommendations to provide solutions


• Conform to all Quality/Safety requirements and procedures


• Perform other duties as requested or as deemed appropriate

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

• Must have Machinist/manufacturing/fabrication/machine build background


• Basic computer skills necessary


• Must possess thorough understanding of machine, component and fabrication prints/drawings


• Must have knowledge of manufacturing process


• Must have the ability to look at a print/drawing or the part and determine routing process/machining process


• Must be able to work with the customers when there are questions about what is being quoted


• Must be able to estimate time at each operation to manufacture a part


• Must be able to negotiate with vendors concerning price, delivery and quality


• Must have a cooperative attitude, necessary to work effectively with others


• Able to meet deadlines under adverse and/ or fast-paced circumstances


• Must have good communication skills


• Must be able to fill out all necessary paperwork accurately


• Commitment to Quality Management Systems and Continuous Improvement


• Commitment to L&P Safety and Environmental initiatives

Things we consider a plus:

• Any additional education/certifications.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• 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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