Project Manager

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a(n) Project Manager at our Sparta, MI location to help support our Work Furniture business. In our Work Furniture Components business, we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide range of components and finished products that enhance comfort, motion, and style in the work and home furniture industry. From surface-critical bent tube assemblies and molded plywood components to chair mechanisms, bases, arms, seats, and backs, our Work Furniture Components business brings diverse world-class manufacturing capabilities together in the production and assembly of high-quality products. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As a(n) Project Manager you will have the opportunity to be a part of the New Product Launch team. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by assisting Quality, Engineering, and Purchasing to plan, organize, and implement new products, product line enhancements, quality improvements, and cost projects.

So, what will you be doing as a(n) Project Manager?

• Coordinate and participate in all activities required for a successful new product introduction – quoting, prototype builds, tooling, PPAP and quality requirements, ERP system setup, work instructions, preparation and hand-off from Development to Production.
• Support all department managers in activities related to new product launches, including Sales, Engineering, Development, Quality, Purchasing, and Production.
• Work directly with the management team regarding project schedules, budget, performance measures, support efforts, corrective actions, customer feedback, and issue identification to ensure project is on time and within budget
• Organize cross-functional project team to develop and implement project plans which include resource allocation, project activity identification, and schedule development according to project requirements
• Coordinate activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems, to meet customer needs, cost targets, schedules, quality levels, and manufacturability requirements as they relate to the project
• Develop and follow operating procedures and New Product Introduction processes to assure all requirements are met
• 15% Regional Travel

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

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in multiple areas of responsibility
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customer,s and other employees of the organization
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Knowledge of multiple manufacturing processes
• Attention to detail – identifies, pays attention, to and works to understand details; thorough and consistent in following up at detail level; takes pride in knowledge base and level of expertise
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific, technical and professional documentation

Things we consider a plus:

• Bachelor’s degree (4-year) in Business Administration, Marketing, or Engineering or equivalent experience

Reasons You’ll Love It Here

Our benefits may vary slightly from one location to the next, but what you will find, is that we offer: medical, dental, and vision insurance; as well as paid vacation, paid personal time, and various opportunities to give back to your local community. One convenient fact about our medical plan, is that we offer tele-visits, so you don’t have to leave the comfort of your home when you are feeling under the weather! We also strongly encourage and provide opportunities for learning and professional development. Our Learning & Development team has put together in-house training on subjects like front-line supervisor essentials, how to manage conflict in the workplace, and many others.

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. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

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, including people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and members of the LGBTQ community. We welcome and encourage applications from people with these identities or members of other historically marginalized groups.

Research shows that women and people of color tend not to apply to jobs unless they believe they are 100% qualified and apply to fewer senior-level positions. With that in mind, we encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications but perhaps not all of the preferred qualifications. We'd love to have the opportunity to consider you! In keeping with our commitment, Leggett & Platt Inc. will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

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