Quality Manager, Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

Leggettlogistics; Michigan; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt Inc. is seeking a Quality Manager to lead QA and Continuous Improvement for our Work Furniture operations.

You will drive data-driven quality, collaborate with production to meet standards, and implement Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to prevent defects. Ideal candidates have 7–10 years of quality leadership in manufacturing, strong cross-functional communication, and a hands-on approach on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or business is preferred.
• 7–10 years of quality leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or Lean certification is a plus.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Working knowledge of ISO standards and QMS compliance.
• Hands-on, production-floor collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve the efficiency, output and safety of quality processes.
• Be responsible for safety/environmental issues involving quality.
• Partner with management to implement continuous improvement projects; assist with Lean projects.
• Support analysis and resolution of customer complaints and drive preventive actions.
• Collaborate with production to ensure quality control requirements are met.
• Develop and improve process control plans, work instructions and production standards.
• Foster a zero-defect quality culture across operations.
• Coordinate with NPD to ensure prototypes and PPAP parts meet requirements.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule to support production and customer needs.

Skills

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or Lean

Cross-functional collaboration

ISO/QMS knowledge

MS Office Suite

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

Hands-on production floor

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Leggett & Platt Inc. is seeking a Quality Manager to lead QA and Continuous Improvement for our Work Furniture operations.

You will drive data-driven quality, collaborate with production to meet standards, and implement Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to prevent defects. Ideal candidates have 7–10 years of quality leadership in manufacturing, strong cross-functional communication, and a hands-on approach on the production floor.