Manufacturing Lab Quality Systems Coord

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., is searching for a Manufacturing Lab Quality Systems Coordinator to support our bedding business in Carthage, MO.  Did you know we have been revolutionizing the sleep industry since 1883?  That’s 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.

 

The Manufacturing Lab Quality Systems Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring the Manufacturing Lab's adherence to established quality standards, including ISO 9001:2015. This position serves as the quality advocate for the lab, supporting product development, process improvement initiatives, and the scale-up of new products into production.

 

So, what will you be doing as a Quality Systems Coordinator?

 

• Identify, document, and halt non-conforming products or processes; implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System standards.
• Conduct quality inspections, data collection, and perform PPAPs and capability studies.
• Support new product development by coordinating sample runs, FAAs, beta builds, certification production, and green tag validations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Scheduling teams to support product development and successful production scale-up.
• Convert temporary product specifications into ISO-controlled documents following the development phase.
• Maintain, calibrate, and perform preventive maintenance on quality measurement equipment.
• Lead and participate in training efforts, including EOJT, TPM initiatives, and process development.
• Conduct and lead scheduled internal audits per ISO standards.
• Support corporate initiatives including Continuous Improvement, ECO (Engineering Change Orders), and 6S workplace organization.
• Communicate quality-related updates effectively to all stakeholders.
• Assist Marketing in validating and developing value-added product features.

 

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

 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience in manufacturing and quality systems.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment, including Spuhl P450 and P460 coilers, PA494 assembler, and Roll Pack systems.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes and ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.
• Ability to analyze quality data, including statistical evaluation of coil geometry and unit performance.
• Familiarity with quality control tools, calibration systems, and best practices.
• Proficiency in reading engineering drawings and quality specifications.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience using measurement tools and data management software.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and willingness to guide and train others.
• Commitment to safe work practices and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).