Production Line Lead

Leggett & Platt; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt Flooring Products is seeking a Second Shift Production Line Lead for our Fiber Line. You will safely operate critical packaging stations, monitor machinery, and support quality and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

The ideal candidate is dependable, mechanically inclined, and thrives in a team-based environment. Prior manufacturing experience and bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities are a plus. Hours are 4:00pm–2:30am, Monday–Friday with occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Dependable with mechanical aptitude and good quality focus.
• Willing to work second shift and collaborate effectively with team.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate roll up and wrapping stations to package finished goods.
• Develop product knowledge including packaging materials and finished goods specs.
• Identify differences between conforming and non-conforming products.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Tools

Looms experience

Packaging equipment handling

Job description

Job Title: Production Line Lead

Leggett & Platt Flooring Products is seeking a Second Shift Production Line Lead to join our manufacturing team on our Fiber Line. Leggett & Platt Flooring Products is the largest manufacturer of carpet cushion and hard surface underlayment in the United States. We manufacture and distribute foam, rubber, and fiber-based flooring underlayment for residential and commercial use. Our flooring underlayment products provide support, cushioning, and noise reduction under virtually any finished flooring material in your home or business. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

In this role, you will be responsible for safely operating and maintaining production equipment while supporting quality, safety, continuous improvement, and environmental initiatives throughout the plant. The ideal candidate is dependable, mechanically inclined, quality-focused, and committed to working collaboratively to achieve production goals. Hours are from 4:00pm - 2:30am Monday thru Friday with occasional Saturdays.

So, what will you be doing as a Production Line Lead?

• Safely operate the roll up and wrapping stations while properly packaging finished goods.
• Develop product knowledge including packaging materials and finished goods specifications.
• Identify the difference between a quality product and a non-conforming product.

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

• Safely assist the Production Supervisor in the operation and maintenance of the production line.
• Monitor and maintain feeders, garnets, lappers, looms, and any related machinery
• Report all mechanical or system problems to the Production Supervisor.

• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformity related to product, process, and the system.
• Identify any problems relating to the product, process, and the quality system.
• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels.
• Verify the implementation of solutions.

• Control further processing, packaging, or loading of non-conforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• Fully supports and participates in the SafeGuard Program, Continuous Improvement Process, and the Quality Management System conforming to all requirements and procedures.
• Fully supports and participates in the ECO Initiative Program.
• Fully supports and participates in the Continuous Improvement Process and the Quality Management System.

• Perform other duties as assigned by Production Supervisor and/or Production Line Lead Person.

Things we consider a plus, but not required:

• Prior work experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Bilingual (English & Spanish)

• 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.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we'd love the opportunity to consider you.

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