We, at Leggett & Platt Incorporated, are searching for a (Continous Improvement Manager) within our (Insert function) team to help support our Automotive business.
Did you know we are the world's leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers, as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry?
That's right!
Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support, Motors, Actuators and Massage Systems.
If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
Job Summary
The CI (Continuous Improvement) Manager is responsible for developing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing facility to drive improved operational performance.
This position works to achieve a sustainable continuous improvement culture at the branch.
This role works closely with key leaders within the facility and cross-functional partners.
Makes sure that Operations are nunning with the best skilled employees.
Principal Responsibilities
Leading a Safety-first approach maintaining a zero-accident culture.
Ensures and monitors work, accident prevention and environmental protection regulations of the facility to assure a safe and productive work environment free of any liabilities or defects.
Develop and manage within the CI budget.
Manage total facility CI initiatives and progress to completion.
Responsible to quickly adapt to financial gaps through adjusting timing of improvement plans, creating additional improvements and overall supporting meeting the branch financial plan.
Develops Operational Excellence annual plan with a focus on Lean Tools that drive labor redeployment efficiencies, OEE improvements and shop floor space gains.




Maintain a culture of functional and operational excellence, supports 5S, lean initiatives, 6 Sigma projects, and to be a committed role model for our Company's values.
Establish and maintain appropriate internal capabilities and strengthen the organization (Succession Planning) through training, career development opportunities and recruiting as necessary to achieve Manufacturing objectives
Ensure updated qualification Matrix, follow up of qualification changes due to process changes and employee development.
Responsible for all in house training related to production.
Responsible for onboarding new employees, to assess the employees' skills and abilities before assigning them to the correct working station and to ensure that employees are able to keep up with the speed and pace of the operation.
Support customer claim analysis, root cause identification, problem resolution, communication flow within manufacturing.
Support Manufacturing organization to analyze and eliminate deviations in the manufacturing area.
identified through LPA, Product & Process Audits.
Very good problem analysis and problem solving skills
Very good communication skills with all levels
Ability to share knowledge and teach others
Technical understanding.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIRMENTS, CERTIFICATIONS:
bachelor's or Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering or Lean Management, or similar.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 5 years experience in hands-on operational roles in supply chain management,



engineering or manufacturing.
2-3 years of experience in a leadership role.
Automotive experience
Experience in applying Lean Thinking principles in a manufacturing environment Experience in project management KNOWLEDGE:
Strong understanding of LEAN principles and methodologies and implementing these
Knowledge of Six Sigma
Ability to develop focused team activities
Excellent communication skills
Very good organizational skills
Working knowledge of MS office
Our Values
Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an 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, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all.
Join us!
We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply.
We'd love the opportunity to consider you.
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