Branch Manager

Leggett & Platt, Inc.; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt, Inc. is seeking a Branch Manager in Morris, IL to lead our Flooring business. The role includes full P&L responsibility, driving profitability, and coordinating with Sales to maintain strong customer relationships.

The position requires a minimum of 5 years in manufacturing/warehousing management with proven leadership and communication skills. The role emphasizes safety, productivity, and team development across a multi-functional environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of manufacturing and/or warehousing management experience, including P&L.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the full P&L for the branch and drive profitability and cost control.
• Partner with Sales to manage customer relationships and growth.
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with policies.
• Oversee operations, staffing, scheduling, quality, on-time delivery, and productivity.
• Collaborate with HR, Quality, Customer Service, Engineering, and Accounting leaders.
• Recruit, develop, and implement succession plans to improve retention.

Skills

Manufacturing management

Warehousing management

P&L responsibility

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Job description

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Branch Manager in Morris, IL to help support our Flooringbusiness. Did you know Leggett & Platt Inc. is the largest manufacturer of carpet cushion and hard surface underlayment in the United States?

Our Flooring businesses manufacture and distribute foam, rubber, and fiber-based flooring underlayment for residential and commercial use. Our flooring underlayment products provide support, cushioning, and noise reduction under virtually any finished flooring material in your home or business. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As Branch Manager, you will have the opportunity to navigate key challenges and opportunities within the operation. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by increasing profitability and operational efficiency, improving employee retention, and motivating others around you.

So, what will you be doing as a Branch Manager?

• Full P&L responsibility: Review income statement, analyze variances, and initiate plans to address problem areas
• Partner with the Sales team to support and manage customer relationships
• Maintain a Safe Environment through company programs to protect our partners
• Manage effectiveness of the operations, to include staffing levels, production scheduling, minimizing scrap, improving quality, and ensuring on-time delivery.
• Oversee operations, and partner with leaders in HR, Quality, Customer Service, Engineering, and Accounting
• Manage and direct all aspects of the branch and help provide the tools to succeed in a profitable and safe manner.
• Recruit, develop, and succession plan to positively effect retention
• Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
• Follow all company administrative policies and procedures as required
• Ensure compliance with applicable governmental/corporate regulations related business activities and environmental, health and safety
• Develop and implement procedures and processes to improve productivity
• A hands-on approach while creating a team environment.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• At least 5 years of manufacturing and/or warehousing management experience, including P&L
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Things we consider a plus:

• Background in Continuous Improvement

The anticipated salary range for this position is $120,000 to $200,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

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.

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