Branch Manager (Waterloo)

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Branch Manager within our Operations team to help support our Work Furniture business. In 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 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 recent 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, wed love the opportunity to consider you. 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