Chef de secteur production - distribution

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 America’s leading independent manufacturer of office furniture components and mechanisms. Our Work Furniture business produces task and finished components, as well as select lines of private‑label finished seating. From surface‑critical bent tube assemblies and molded plywood components to chair mechanisms, bases, arms, seats, and backs, Work Furniture brings diverse world‑class manufacturing capabilities together in the production and assembly of high‑quality 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 people‑first culture. The team you will be working with is collaborative, committed, and highly engaged, and values continuous improvement, accountability, and strong cross‑functional 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 high‑performing Branch Management Team
Own full P&L responsibility, including revenue, EBIT, and Free Cash Flow performance
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
Recruit, develop, and retain top talent to support long‑term business growth
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field

• 5+ years of progressively responsible manufacturing operations management experience
• Experience managing factory‑level P&Ls, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Proven ability to build customer relationships and support new business opportunities
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong communication, leadership, and team‑building skills

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.
• 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.
We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer
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