Pouring Production Lead

Leggett & Platt, Inc.; Havre de Grace (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the residential products industry seeks a Lead Person to supervise production activities in Havre de Grace. This role involves setting up production areas, directing staff, and ensuring quality control. Ideal candidates should have strong mechanical skills, a high school diploma, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

401K Retirement Plan with Company Match

Life Insurance

Disability Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending/Health Savings Account

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily.
• Good mechanical aptitude required.

Responsibilities

• Set up production areas and startup equipment.
• Direct workforce assigned by the supervisor.
• Ensure production standards are met.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attendance/Punctuality

Quality

Safety

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jacks

Job description

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.

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.

Position Classification: Non-Exempt - Hourly

Job Summary:

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.

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set-up of production areas or startup of equipment as necessary
• Inform supervisor of the status of various production orders.
• Direct workforce assigned by the supervisor.
• Follow the 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.
• Practice proper safety techniques.
• Follow all procedures and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education:

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

Experience:

• Good mechanical aptitude

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.
• Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continual basis. It does not exclude other duties that may be assigned.

Competitive Benefits Include:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
Life Insurance
Disability Programs
Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending/Health Savings Account

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Veteran / Disability Employer

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