Vice President, Leggett Operating System

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Position desctiption
The Vice President, Leggett Operating System will be responsible for driving the development and deployment of the Leggett Operating System (LOS) across the corporation and promoting a company-wide culture of operational excellence. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the design of the LOS and will partner closely with executive leadership, business unit and corporate functional leaders to deliver measurable improvements in productivity and growth aligned with company strategy.

As the Vice President, Leggett Operating System, you will:  

• Lead the design, implementation and sustainment of LOS, including best-in-class processes, tools and methodologies to drive growth, reduce waste and optimize quality.
• Champion lean principles and promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Develop and deliver training programs to build LOS capabilities across all levels of the organization.
• Partner with business leaders to identify and execute high-impact initiatives that align with strategic priorities.
• Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor progress and ensure accountability.
• Mentor and develop a pipeline of LOS practitioners and leaders across the organization.

Supervisory Responsibilities

•  1-2 direct reports initially with additional matrixed reports positioned throughout business units as the LOS matures.

To Be Successful, You'Ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 15 years’ experience, including leadership roles in operations or business transformation.
• Proven experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading a corporate business system office in a global company with multiple subsidiaries or lines of business is preferred.

Certifications, licences and registrations 

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification preferred.

Core Qualifications

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Proven change agent with strong leadership presence, capable of inspiring, developing, and influencing all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional communication and facilitation skills.
• Proven ability to drive results from the plant floor to the C-Suite.
• Data-driven decision maker with a focus on measurable results.
• High degree of resilience, adaptability, and cultural awareness in a global setting.
• Passion for building a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position.  It is not intended to give all details or a step-by-step account of the way each procedure or task is performed.  The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department.

What to Do Next

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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 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, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!

We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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