We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Vice President of Manufacturing to help support our Flooring business. Did you know Leggett & Platt Inc. is the largest manufacturer of carpet cushion and hard surface underlayment in the United States? Operating 11 facilities around the U.S., our Flooring businesses manufacture and distribute recycled and prime foam-, rubber-, and fiber-based flooring underlayments 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 including carpet, carpet tile, hardwood, resilient and ceramic tile. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
As a Vice President of Operations, you will have the opportunity to oversee and improve manufacturing operations for the Flooring Products division of Leggett & Platt. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by defining and implementing manufacturing strategy, structure, and processes. The team you will be working with is experienced, collaborative, innovative, and values continued improvement.
So, what will you be doing as a VP of Manufacturing?
- Lead all Flooring Products manufacturing operations with full P&L responsibility.
- Maintain a working knowledge of all operational phases across the division.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, supply/demand planning, engineering, safety, and quality teams to develop scalable product and service solutions.
- Oversee manufacturing projects, including planning, strategy, and prioritization.
- Promote a strong safety culture by making safety a top priority in daily operations and encouraging safe practices at every level.
- Coordinate with Regional Management & Branch Management to optimize infrastructure and meet customer requirements across all locations.
- Provide input to the monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting process and P&L responsibilities.
- Lead efforts to automate processes and use technology to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across operations.
- Review and approve capital expenditure projects throughout the division.
- Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand to assess project feasibility.
- Define and implement operations strategy, structure, and processes.
- Monitor key performance indicators and proactively resolve efficiency changes.
- Provide operational support across the business.
- Interview, hire, train, and mentor the operations management team.
- Provide regular performance updates to the senior leadership team.
- Inspire and delegate effectively to exceed company goals.
- Travel regularly to support operational oversight, team engagement, and strategic initiatives.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
- 15+ years of progressive management experience in operations or related field.
- Multi team management experience.
- Strong P&L ownership experience.
- Expertise in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.
- Knowledge of Materials Management, Quality Systems, Industrial Engineering, Time Studies, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Human Resources, and Plant Engineering.
- Proven track record as a team leader with an understanding of management practices within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated project and budget management skills.
- Strong business acumen with a broad understanding of fundamental business principles.
- Analytical problem-solving skills with an impeccable attention to detail.
- Ability to set strategic direction and lead process improvement initiatives.
- Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal.
What to Do Next
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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.
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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