Sample Project Coordinator

We at Leggett & Platt Inc. are searching for a Sample Project Coordinator within our operations team to help support our bedding business. Did you know we have been revolutionizing the sleep industry since 1883 Thats 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 FAAs Beta Runs PPAPs 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 youll need:

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

Things we consider a plus:

• Bachelors degree.

What to Do Next

Now that youve 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.

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