Branch Manager » Date:Jul 30, 2025 Location: Carthage, MO, US Company: Leggett & Platt We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a BranchManager to help support our Bedding Products – Drawn Wire group. As a global-diversified manufacturing company, it’s sometimes hard to explain all the different things we do. We like to say, “we’re the biggest company no one has ever heard of.” We are confident you will interact with one of our products in your daily life without knowing it. Whether it’s the mattress you sleep on, the car you drive, the plane you fly on, or the furniture you sit on, our high-quality components are there supporting you. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives. The responsibility of the Branch Manager to drive and support improvements in all aspects of the drawn wire operations including safety, customer service, quality ISO 9001:2015, and TPM management systems, while providing support to the branch's Mission and Vision. Responsible for coordinating and directing the components of Sales and Manufacturing to achieve the goals of the company. In addition, the Branch Manager performs any tasks related to the operations of this Branch as directed by the Director of Operations, Wire & Spring. This position may require occasional overtime and travel. So, what will you be doing as a Branch Manager? + Identify and stop further processing of non-conformances related to products, processes, or the quality systems. + Take action to prevent non-conformities related to the product produced, services provided or the ISO 9001:2015 management system. + Make suggestions for improvement and verify the implementation of solutions. + Know the location of and understand control plans, work instructions and specifications. + Responsible for driving continuous profit improvements in all areas of responsibility. + Must drive Continuous Improvement through all aspects of the business. + Responsible for the Branch meeting the Organization's goals. + Ensures the Branch stays focused on meeting the customer's demands. + Oversee's all aspects of Branch operations. + Ensures efficient and effective utilization of machines, materials, methods, and labor to achieve production goals. + Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results. + Analyze workflows, labor, and equipment to maximize efficiency and minimize cost. + Responsible for reviewing all labor opportunities. + Sustainment of employee morale. + Interaction with Research and Development division to continually improve machinery performance. + Responsible for the implementation and support of Quality programs and procedures. + Interact with customers to solve problems. + Review operations reporting and foresee problems with processes. + Torchbearer for the Branch Sales and Operational Planning (SOP) process. + Responsible for the Branch Projections and Capital request process. + Communicate continuously with all Sales and Manufacturing Branch partners. + Supervise the Branch Management Team. + Responsible for profit and Quality impact. + Responsible for people development. + Responsible for strategic thinking. To be successful in this role, you’ll need: + Good understanding of Customer Service and demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction. + Intimate knowledge of the manufacturing process used by the company. + Product familiarity, including the product structures. + Excellent leadership skills. + Multiple tasks oriented. + Ability to motivate employees to achieve company goals. + Good understanding of Continuous Improvement, ISO 9001:2015, and TPM systems. + Good communication skills. Things we consider a plus: + Bachelor’s degree + Lean Six Sigma Certification 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! 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/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.leggett.com Nearest Major Market:Joplin »