We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Production Supervisor within our Genesis Seating production team to help support our Work Furniture business. In our Furniture Components business, we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide range of components and finished products that enhance comfort, motion, and style in upholstered furniture, including recliner mechanisms, seating support systems, and sofa sleeper units. With a global footprint that includes international manufacturing, product development, distribution and sales, we are strategically positioned to support upholstered furniture manufacturers around the world.
Leggett & Platt is North America’s leading independent manufacturer of office furniture components and mechanisms. Our Work Furniture business produces task and finished components, as well as select lines of private label finished seating. From surface-critical bent tube assemblies and molded plywood components to chair mechanisms, bases, arms, seats, and backs, Work Furniture brings diverse world-class manufacturing capabilities together in the production and assembly of high-quality contract furniture products.
As a Production Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to lead a team of approximately 30 production employees while driving safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency improvements on the shop floor. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by ensuring on-time order completion, optimizing labor efficiency, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives critical to customer satisfaction and business growth. The team you will be working with is collaborative and process-driven, and values problem-solving, accountability, and continuous improvement.
So, what will you be doing as a Production Supervisor?
- Training employees on safety requirements and enforcing safety protocols.
- Ensuring compliance with quality standards and reducing scrap through corrective actions.
- Coordinating labor resources to meet production schedules and achieve 100% on-time delivery.
- Defining staffing needs, assigning duties, and optimizing workflow efficiency.
- Partnering with Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service teams to resolve issues and support new product development.
- Motivating team members and encouraging suggestions for improvement.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- 1–3 years of related experience or training preferred.
- 2–3 years in upholstery & sewing manufacturing environments.
- Minimum 5 years in a lead or supervisory role.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and ERP/WMS systems (Syteline preferred).
- Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and ability to operate/train on HILO equipment.
Things we consider a plus:
- Experience in motivating associates through constructive feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with continuous improvement methods such as KATA.
What to Do Next
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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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