Branch Manager

We are searching for a Branch Manager in Morris, IL to support our Flooring business. 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, providing support, cushioning, and noise reduction under virtually any finished flooring material.

About the role

As Branch Manager, you will navigate key challenges and opportunities within the operation. Your contributions will directly impact the business by increasing profitability and operational efficiency, improving employee retention, and motivating others. This is a hands-on role that fosters a team environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 employees
• Manage operational effectiveness, including 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
• Direct all aspects of the branch and provide tools to succeed in a profitable and safe manner
• Recruit, develop, and succession plan to positively affect retention
• Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
• Follow all company administrative policies and procedures as required
• Ensure compliance with applicable governmental and corporate regulations related to business activities, environmental, health, and safety
• Develop and implement procedures and processes to improve productivity

Requirements

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

Skills

Background in Continuous Improvement is considered a plus.

Pay

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

Our Values

Our values reflect our shared beliefs and describe how we approach working together:

• Put People First: Commitment to safety, care, learning, development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy, and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing: Act with honesty and integrity, deliver results the right way, take pride in work, and speak the truth—good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together: Engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar: Add value, challenge the status quo, foster innovation, explore new perspectives, and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We are actively taking steps to ensure our culture is inclusive and our processes promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications, even if you do not meet all preferred qualifications.