Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves.
If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you’re ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated.
WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT
Job Summary:
JOB SUMMARY:
Participatory leadership focused on results, capable of solving critical problems and working leading teams reporting directly, processing in a timely manner, through: Use of Problem-Solving Analysis tools, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean, Continuous Improvement Methodologies, responsible to present results at senior management level showing leadership and domain of the area
Job Description:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Facilitates and coordinates the work of multidisciplinary teams to lead them to successful projects in terms of performance focused on quality.
Participation in techniques and methodologies such as: Problem Solving, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement techniques and/or methodologies that contribute to cost saving projects.
Tracks and reports progress and improve floor results of quality indicators, IPPM, PPM, FTQ, COQ, FTT, SCRAP, etc. in a comprehensive manner.
Training of personnel (direct / multi-disciplinary team) in quality tools and systems.
Continuous support in production areas to increase efficiency by focus on defect reduction.
Maintains and updates corrective action list including deliverables, start and completion dates and corrective actions.
Identify and communicate barriers or difficulties in a timely manner and when required, so the process owners can provide support.
Implement the enabling environment and the necessary mechanisms to stimulate the continuous search for improvement ideas to be implemented.
Follow-up and maintenance of established QOS, Quality Controls and Customer complaints.
SCOPE & IMPACT:
Provides leadership and functional support to all employees and management teams related to quality issues.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree with 3 – 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
Experience in Industrial engineer, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar.
Leadership and problem-solving skills that demonstrate interpersonal skills and ability to exert influence without authority.
Microsoft office intermediate.
English intermediate proficiency.
Up to 15% Travel Required.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Proper training in Problem Solving (8Ds, CAR, PDCA)
Training in Core Tools (Control Plan, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC)
Desirable certification in Six Sigma.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct reports. (Quality inspectors, leaders, etc ILH)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment. Must have the ability to walk short and long distances in production floor and warehouses.
OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Weekly Hours:
48
Work Shift:
At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of upmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at [email protected] or by calling 734-242-1444.
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What We Do
La-Z-Boy Incorporated brings the transformational power of comfort to people, homes, and communities around the world—a mission that began when our founders invented the iconic recliner in 1927. Today, we operate as a vertically integrated furniture manufacturer and retailer, committed to uncompromising quality and compassion for our consumers.
Our Retail segment consists of 184 company-owned La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® stores and is part of a broader network of over 350 La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries®, serving customers nationwide when coupled with La-Z-Boy.com. Joybird®, an ecommerce retailer and manufacturer of modern upholstered furniture, has 12 stores in the U.S. In our Wholesale segment, we manufacture comfortable, custom furniture for our Furniture Galleries® and a variety of retail channels: England Furniture Co., which offers custom upholstered furniture, and casegoods brands Kincaid®, American Drew®, and Hammary®, which provide pieces that make every room feel like home.
The La-Z-Boy Incorporated state-of-the-art, LEED-certified world headquarters is located in Monroe, Michigan. This location along with our Innovation Center in Dayton, Tennessee, and all our North American manufacturing locations all represent our commitment to the environment—we integrate sustainable business practices to reduce the impact of our operations.
Being a great employer isn’t limited to our sustainability or record-breaking safety performance; it also means being a good corporate citizen. In FY 2023, La-Z-Boy Incorporated and the La-Z-Boy Foundation granted more than $3 million to non-profit organizations through monetary and in-kind donations. Our signature partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) helps give families a comfortable home away from home while their children receive much-needed medical care, as we’ve donated more than 15,000 pieces of furniture to RMHC® homes.
Join our team to impact the world through comfort.
