Sample Project Coordinator

Leggett & Platt, Inc.; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt, Inc. is seeking a Sample Project Coordinator to support our bedding business within the operations team.

You will coordinate new product development and manufacturing system improvements, driving quality and efficiency across the Branch One product lines. In this role you will collaborate with New Product Development, Production Manager, and Master Scheduler to ensure timely samples and pilot runs, while maintaining ISO 9001:2015 documentation and supporting marketing with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or equivalent work experience.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of production processes and data collection for samples/PPAPs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate running of samples, FAA’s, Beta Runs, PPAPs and pilot builds across product lines.
• Provide status updates to QA, Production, and NPD through readiness meetings and call updates.
• Ensure production has all data and engineering packets for running samples.
• Assist in converting temporary specs to ISO 9001:2015 controlled documents.

Skills

Communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing

Tools

ISO 9001 documentation

Job description

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Sample Project Coordinatorwithin 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 a Sample Project Coordinator you will have the opportunity to provide support and direction for the Triad Process, while providing support to the Branch One Mission and Vision. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by coordinating new product development and manufacturing system improvements for all the product lines at Branch One. 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 a Sample Project Coordinator?

• Collaborates with New Product Development, Production Manager, and Master Scheduler to coordinate the running of samples, FAA’s, Beta Runs, PPAP’s, confirms sizing on Pilot runs/ certification builds, green tagging of units for appropriates customers, and the main point of contact for status updates for all product lines at Branch One.
• Communicates project status updates to Quality Assurance Manager, Production Manager, and New Product Development via production readiness meetings and samples call meeting.
• Ensure production has all data collection packets and engineering packets needed for running of samples.
• Assists in the conversion of temporary product specifications to ISO 9001:2015 controlled documents when the development stage is completed.
• Aid in optimizing the effectiveness of the manufacturing processes.
• Assist Marketing in the development of value-added features of the product.
• Evaluate new operators after completing day to day EOJT training to ensure consistent and appropriate quality checks are completed.
• Cover Quality Technician duties when vacations are scheduled and when samples are not being run.

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

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of the manufacturing processes used by the company.
• Understanding of computer systems and customer relations.
• Ability to exemplify a cooperative attitude necessary to work with all departments and management teams.

Things we consider a plus:

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• 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.
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