Branch Manager

We at Leggett & Platt Inc. are searching for a Branch Manager within our Operations team to help support our Work Furniture our Furniture Components business we design manufacture and distribute a wide range of components and finished products that enhance comfort motion and style in upholstered furniture including recliner mechanisms seating support systems and sofa sleeper units. With a global footprint that includes international manufacturing product development distribution and sales we are strategically positioned to support upholstered furniture manufacturers around the world.
Leggett & Platt is North Americas leading independent manufacturer of office furniture components and mechanisms. Our Work Furniture business produces task and finished components as well as select lines of privatelabel finished seating. From surfacecritical bent tube assemblies and molded plywood components to chair mechanisms bases arms seats and backs Work Furniture brings diverse worldclass manufacturing capabilities together in the production and assembly of highquality contract furniture products.

As a Branch Manager you will have the opportunity to lead a full manufacturing operation and shape the strategic direction of the Northfield branch. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by driving safety operational excellence financial performance and a strong peoplefirst culture. The team you will be working with is collaborative committed and highly engaged and values continuous improvement accountability and strong crossfunctional partnership.

So what will you be doing as a Branch Manager

• Serve as the ultimate safety leader ensuring strong EHSS programs and a proactive safety culture
• Lead motivate and develop a highperforming Branch Management Team
• Own full P&L responsibility including revenue EBIT and Free Cash Flow performance
• Review financial results analyze variances and implement corrective action plans
• Drive operational excellence through KPI tracking visual management and accountability
• Champion continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma and the LEG WF Performance System
• Partner with HR Quality Supply Chain Customer Service Engineering Accounting and Sales to deliver branch goals
• Build strong customer relationships and support sales growth initiatives
• Lead annual capital planning and operational forecasting
• Recruit develop and retain top talent to support longterm business growth
• Identify and execute opportunities to optimize the branchs operational footprint

To be successful in this role youll need:

Bachelors degree in Business Operations Logistics Engineering or a related field
5 years of progressively responsible manufacturing operations management experience
Experience managing factorylevel P&Ls budgeting forecasting and financial reporting
Strong understanding of safety leadership and operational excellence
Proven ability to build customer relationships and support new business opportunities
Experience with Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies
Strong communication leadership and teambuilding skills

Things we consider a plus:

Experience in highdesign or custom manufacturing environments
Background in complex largescale production operations
Six Sigma certification
Experience with ERP systems and data analytics tools

What to Do Next

Now that youve 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 WorkTogether 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

Were 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!
We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications wed love the opportunity to consider you.

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