Department Coordinator (Bun Shipping)

Elite Comfort Solutions, a Leggett & Platt Company, is comprised of hardworking individuals dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality foam products for the bedding and furniture markets and beyond. With locations around the globe, we offer opportunities in business, information technology, and manufacturing. Leggett & Platt’s mission is to enhance lives through quality products, empowering careers, and a commitment to a better future. With over 130 years of inventive heritage, we design, manufacture, and sell products for automotive, furniture, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile, and geo components industries.

About the Role

This position is primarily responsible for coordinating the work activities within a production area to accomplish production schedules in the Bedding division, the world leader in bedding technology. Leggett & Platt owns more mattress industry patents than anyone globally and supplies innovative sleep solutions including springs, foam, adjustable beds, and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate inventory system for production schedules.
• Make recommendations to correct problems that could hinder machine performance, reduce output, or affect quality.
• Participate in the Continual Improvement Process for manufacturing and business processes.
• Ensure quality checks from you and employees.
• Communicate with Customer Service when schedules are complete or changes occur.
• Ensure customer expectations are met and daily duties are performed in a timely manner.
• Ensure product is cut and wrapped according to customer’s specifications.
• Work with crane operators to ensure proper buns are dropped and are the correct dates requested.
• Ensure proper information is communicated on any markdowns and chargebacks.
• Make sure all scrap is moved in a timely manner.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping practices in the production area.
• Practice proper safety techniques and follow all procedures and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned and/or requested.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Cutting/Fabrication experience required.
• Computer skills and inventory experience required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Skills

• Attendance/Punctuality: Consistently at work and on time.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Quantity: Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity.
• Safety: Observes all safety procedures and policies; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Good attention to detail.
• Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions.