Location: Havre De Grace, MD
Company: Leggett & Platt
make life more comfortable. Leggett & Platt’s overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives – by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future. Leggett & Platt’s inventive heritage and leadership in the residential products industry span more than 130 years.
As The Components People , we are the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components for all areas of life, including mattress springs and carpet cushion, as well as bedding machinery and erosion-control products. From aerospace tubing and fabricated assemblies to flooring underlayment and carpet cushion, Leggett & Platt has divisions that
design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the aerospace, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile, and geo components industries.
Learn more about the history of Leggett: /history Bedding The world leader in bedding technology. Leggett & Platt has been the driving force in bedding components technology since inventing the bedspring in 1885. Now, we own more mattress industry patents than anyone in the world. Springs, foam, adjustable beds, machinery – our Bedding businesses design, produce, and supply innovative sleep solutions that help you rest
comfortably. Learn more about Bedding Components: L&P Bedding Group Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Schedules foam transfers intercompany depending upon production and pour schedules.
Supervises drivers and transfer trailers used in transporting foam between allocations. Manages all storage trailers and the contents. Serves as the point of contact for all supply communications intercompany. Manages all shipping production for the Sprayberry facility. Manages workflow for all customer orders from receipt to invoicing. Resolves all dock and shipping issues intercompany. Manages pallet inventory for all locations; providing information to supply chain for pallet requirements.
Makes recommendations by notifying supervisor, to correct problems that could hinder a machine’s performance, reduce output, or affect quality. Maintain excellent housekeeping practices in production area. Practice proper safety techniques. Participate in the Continual Improvement Process for manufacturing and business processes. Record measurable cost reductions implemented and sustained on a monthly basis. Record and report on the number of sustained improvement events on a monthly basis (Reporting must include financial savings where applicable. ) Waste reduction training and awareness.
Conducting Internal Audits and assisting with external audits. To be sure customer’s expectations are met and daily duties are performed in timely manner. Follow all procedures and guidelines. Perform other duties as assigned and/or requested. Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Employee must successfully complete the forklift certification program to be eligible to operate the forklift. This consists of a driving evaluation, as well as a written test. This training will be offered on the job. Experience: Good mechanical aptitude.
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. 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, interactionual 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. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disability Employer For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes, please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on the “Privacy Notice” tab located at http: //privacy.
Manufacturing or operation jobs refer to roles focused on the production of goods within an industrial setting. These positions often entail assembling products, operating machinery, quality control, and maintaining equipment efficiency. Characterized by hands-on tasks, these jobs require attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and sometimes, technical expertise. Workers in this sector contribute to the transformation of raw materials into finished products, playing a crucial role in the supply chain.
Manufacturing or operation jobs refer to positions involved in the creation of products and overseeing the processes used to produce them. These roles may encompass tasks on the factory floor, such as assembly, machining, quality control, or on a managerial level, coordinating and optimizing the workflow, equipment, and staff. Key characteristics of these jobs include a focus on efficiency, safety, and adherence to production schedules and standards. Since they often take place in industrial settings, hands-on skills, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of machinery and manufacturing technology are essential. Additionally, these jobs contribute significantly to a company's output and overall success.
competitive service. About the Position: Army Contracting Command provides global contracting support to a diverse customer base in support of the Joint Warfighter Duties The major duties of the position include: Screens purchase requests for completeness and adequacy.
Determines the method of purchase: existing contract, open market, Federal Supply schedules, etc. Selects a method of solicitation, including the appropriate clauses and provisions. Often clauses may be required that are not common to small purchases. These may include Government-furnished property clauses, Davis-Bacon, Service Contract Act, copyright clauses, and other specialized classes. Develops and selects criteria/technical
ranking factors for selecting the awardees. Criteria and ranking factors may be simple (such as when an award will be made to low price) but are usually more complex and able to support best value selections.
Evaluates quotes received in accordance with approved evaluation criteria; apply best-value trade-offs to determine and recommend the awardees to the Contracting Officer. Monitors performance of contracts and deliveries, keeping the customer informed of any problems with delivery or performance. Prepares and negotiates unilateral and bilateral modifications that may change the place of performance, scope of work, period of performance, and other conditions in the contract; change
orders may result in claims or other litigation measures. Makes sure the contractor is paid either by Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) or by credit card; late payments can result in significant interest penalties.
Investigates claims and other topics of protests and litigation. Terminates the contracts through completion, default, or convenience. Completes contract closeouts. Coordinates with other agencies, i. e. Small Business Administration and Department of Labor to determine applicable labor laws and social legislation; General Accounting Office to process protests and other claims. Keeps informed of available goods and services through continuous market research.
Additional duties may include: Accomplish various administrative tasks including obtaining supplies and services such as equipment maintenance and repair, and file management to include personnel administration. Monitor office needs and equipment to schedule maintenance as required. Perform administrative work to include tracking and initiating personnel actions and inputs. This is a developmental position. Duties are written at the full performance grade level of GS-10. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. If the security clearance is denied or revoked, the individual may be denied or removed from the position accordingly. This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Foundational or Contracting Professional Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty. Must file a Financial Disclosure Report OGE-450 upon entry and annually thereafter. Qualifications Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission.
They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army. The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential. The Army Acquisition Workforce is charged with a critical mission to cultivate innovation, design the impossible, and provide Soldiers with what they need to be successful.
This is done through people-a workforce of more than 32,000 Army acquisition professionals from scientists and engineers to accountants and program managers who turn Army requirements into products and services, managing everything from cradle to grave. Civilians make up 96% of the Army Acquisition Workforce, and specialize in one of six functional areas and serve in over 20 commands stationed around the globe. For more information, visit: Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e. g. Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e. g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is. Specialized Experience for Purchasing Agent: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job.
Specialized Experience at the GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Assisting in screening purchasing requests; 2) Assisting in monitoring costs for services/products; 3) Researching contracting procedures to include pre-award/post awards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Specialized Experience at the GS-08: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Evaluating purchase requests; 2) Monitoring costs for services/products; 3) Researching contracting procedures to include pre-award/post awards.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). Specialized Experience at the GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Determining the appropriate method of purchase; 2) Monitoring contractor performance; AND 3) Preparing negotiations for contract modifications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).
Specialized Experience at the GS-10 : One year of specialized experience which includes:1) Selecting the method of solicitation including the appropriate clauses and provisions; 2) Preparing negotiations for contract modifications; 3) Monitoring contractor performance; AND 4) Preparing awardee recommendations to send to the Contracting Officer. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify.
For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Education cannot be substituted for experience. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.
Do D Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only. Only PPP applicants currently occupying a formal training program position are entitled to exercise their priority status. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. Required Documents The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the. As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. 1. Your resume: Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i. e. HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information see: 2. Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.
Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. PDN-9af20079-7f02-47eb-a3b2-76e4556e1fef
Manufacturing/Operation jobs are positions focused on the production processes that convert raw materials into finished goods and products. These roles are critical in ensuring that items are crafted efficiently, safely, and to quality standards. Characterized by hands-on engagement with machinery, tools, and assembly lines, such jobs range from machine operators and technicians to production supervisors. Workers often collaborate in team-oriented environments, adhering to strict safety protocols and continuous improvement practices to meet production targets and deadlines.
