Plant Manager

Leggett & Platt (L&P) is the world’s foremost designer and manufacturer of automotive seating support and comfort systems.

L&P Automotive Group works with their customers to design and develop pneumatic and mechanical lumbar systems, multi-zone massage lumbar systems, seat cushion suspension, and bolster systems to meet your specific needs. Their products provide optimum support for all passengers, in anything from compact cars to luxury sedans.

L&P helps their customers provide the best products:

• Static lumbar support product
• Manual adjustable lumbar support products
• Power mechanical adjustable lumbar support products
• Pneumatic lumbar support products
• Massage systems

In addition to seat comfort, they can provide seat latch release actuators and headrest power drive actuators.

Leggett & Platt Inc., is recruiting a Plant Manager within the Management team to lead the Belgian branch in Wevelgem.

The Plant Manager will have the responsibility to successfully lead the day-to-day operational functions within the Wevelgem Manufacturing facility.

The Plant Manager will also support the management team while fostering an environment that aligns with the company vision, strategy and culture. The role is responsible for motivating and empowering people to perform the manufacturing process with excellence; and to produce a quality product.

Your responsibilities as a Plant Manager?

• Leading a Safety-first approach maintaining a zero-accident culture. Ensures and monitors work, accident prevention and environmental protection regulations of the facility to assure a safe and productive work environment
• Development and administration of Operational budget, controlling operational P&L and formulating actions to address variances and gaps, achieving revenue targets, maximizing productivity and cost optimization. Works closely with other departments such as Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality & Program Management to ensure continued delivery of manufacturing plan
• Monitors quality and quantity of output; takes appropriate action
• Optimize branch capacity and efficiency through flexible plant and manufacturing structures, improvement through Lean Manufacturing methods within operations and optimize production utilization and Strategy
• Establishes a culture of functional and Operational Excellence, supports 5S, lean initiatives and a committed role model for our Company’s Beliefs and Behaviors
• Establish and maintain appropriate internal capabilities and strengthen the organization (Succession Planning) through training, career development opportunities as necessary to achieve operating objectives
• Maintaining strict adherence to internal and external Business Processes and Certifications synonymous with a large US Incorporation operating within the Automotive Industry and all other local legal requirements
• Fulfill assigned primary, secondary and or tertiary deputy/back-up roles as assigned and required on occasion by the business

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

• 5-7 years of proven operations success in a Plant Management or Operations Manager role
• Automotive experience
• Experienced managing P&L
• Experience in people and project management
• Business acumen with proven track record and expertise ­
• Proven leadership skills in a growth and change based manufacturing environment ­
• Strong multi-tasking skills with willingness to adapt to changing business needs and deadlines
• Strong Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing ­
• Proven ability to build relationships, to drive results through internal partnerships and to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints ­
• Fluent in English - Oral, written, organizational and communication skills

L&P Values

The Leggett & Platt values speak to their shared beliefs and describe how L&P approaches working together.

• 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.