VP MANUFACTURING WIRE & SPRING JOB DETAILS | LEGGETT & PLATT

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a VP Manufacturing Wire and Spring within our wire and spring team to help support our bedding   business.
Did you know we have been revolutionizing the sleep industry since ?  That’s right!  In fact, we hold the original patent on a spiral steel coil bed spring, filed way back in .
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 VP Manufacturing Wire and Spring you will have the opportunity to oversee and improve manufacturing operations for wire and spring.
Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by defining and implementing manufacturing strategy, structure, and processes.
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 VP Manufacturing Wire and Spring? Oversee P&L and all wire and spring manufacturing operations.
Maintain a working knowledge of all phases of wire and spring operations.
Collaborates with sales, demand/supply planning, engineering, safety, quality and other cross functional teams to proactively develop companywide manufacturing product and service solutions.
Controls manufacturing projects, overseeing plans, strategies and priorities.
Coordinates with Plant Management on optimal utilization of multiple locations’ infrastructure and customer requirements.
Provides input to the quarterly and annual forecasting process and P&L responsibilities.
Approves projects, including those for funding and implementation of programs.
Responsible for analyzing technology, resource needs, and market demand to plan and assess the feasibility of company projects.
Define and implement operations strategy, structure, and processes.
Monitor performance to proactively identify efficiency issues and propose solutions.
Coordinate support to operations throughout the business.
Interview, hire, train, and mentor the operations management team.
Provide regular performance updates to the senior leadership team.
Motivates, outlines and delegates methods to surpass all company goals.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need.
Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or a related field.
years of management experience in operations or related field.
Ability to travel 50% Multi team management experience.
P&L experience.
Experience in Continuous improvement and lean.
Knowledge of Materials Management, Quality Systems, Industrial Engineering, Time Studies, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Human Resources, and Plant Engineering.
Proven track record as a team leader with an understanding of management practices within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated project and budget management skills.
Strong business acumen with a broad understanding of fundamental business principles.
Analytical problem-solving skills with an impeccable attention to detail.
Ability to set overall strategy and drive process improvement.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Things we consider a plus.
MBA What to Do Next Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team.
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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.
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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