We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Jr. Industrial Engineer within our Northfield Metal Products 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 the work and home furniture industry. From surface-critical bent tube assemblies and molded plywood components to chair mechanisms, bases, arms, seats, and backs, our Furniture Components business brings diverse world-class manufacturing capabilities together in the production and assembly of high-quality products. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
As a Jr. Industrial Engineer you will be supporting the operations of the business by being involved in product costing, time study and equipment layout. The team you will be working with has a long tenure and values collaboration!
So, what will you be doing as a Jr. Industrial Engineer?
Conduct time studies for current processes and new processes to set standard rates of production Analyze costs of production for current products and new products in development Responsible for the maintenance, planning and design of the plant layout using AutoCAD and/or DraftSight Develop production and cell design standards Engage in the development of performance standards, evaluation systems and incentive programs Find ways to eliminate wastefulness and cost savings in the production processes and improve efficiencies with a continuous improvement mindset Work with external agencies to conduct studies to enhance industrial environmental, health and safety initiatives
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
Possess good communication skills Ability to work individually but be a team player Strong attendance record Above average computer skills in Excel, Word, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and DraftSight Ability to follow priorities, achieve goals and coordinate activities in a timely and cost-effective manner
Reasons You’ll Love It Here
The work hours are Monday to Thursday from 7:00am - 4:30pm and Friday 7:00am to 11:00am. Our benefits may vary slightly from one location to the next, but what you will find, is that we offer: medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as an RRSP program.
What to Do Next
Now that you’ve 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. If you require assistance completing an application, please contact our team at careers@leggett.com
Our Values
Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach 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. 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!
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Regarding Equal Employment / Equal Access
Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, and all its Canadian affiliates value the diversity of skills, knowledge, and perspectives our employees bring to our workplace. We believe the presence in our workforce of individuals with characteristics protected under local human rights legislation, including but not limited to females, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, persons from all faiths and national origins and of all colors reward us with greater talent, new ideas and unique perspectives.
It is therefore our policy to recruit, hire, promote, transfer, administer benefits and handle all other conditions of employment in a non-discriminatory manner without discrimination regarding any protected status under local human rights legislation. Our Chief Executive Officer has requested that all of our employees make equal opportunity a priority.
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