Branch Manager » Date:Jan 20, 2025 Location: Carthage, MO, US Company: Leggett & Platt We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Branch Manager within our Wire & Springteam to help support our bedding business. Did you know we have been revolutionizing the sleep industry since 1883? That’s right! In fact, we hold the original patent on a spiral steel coil bed spring, filed way back in 1885. Since then, we have been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives. As a Branch Manager you will have the opportunity to coordinate and direct the components of Sales and Manufacturing to achieve the goals of the company. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by driving and supporting improvements in all aspects of the operations including safety, customer service, quality, ISO 9001:2015, and TPM. The team you will be working with is collaborative and close knit, and values challenging work and diversity of thought. So, what will you be doing as a Branch Manager? + 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 Organizations goals. + Ensures the Branch stays focused on meeting the customer’s demands. + Oversees 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, MRP, ISO 9001:2015, and TPM systems. + Good communication skills. Things we consider a plus: + Bachelor’s degree. 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, 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/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.leggett.com Nearest Major Market:Joplin »