Industrial Engineer

Industrial Engineer

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Date:May 23, 2026

Location: Carthage, MO, US

Company: Leggett & Platt

Leggett & Platt, Incorporated is seeking to hire anIndustrial Engineer to provide support and direction for the manufacturing processes with US Spring. The Industrial Engineer will establish methods for controlling production costs; develop programs for reducing those costs, and asset control. Did you know we have been revolutionizing the sleep industry since 1883?

That’s right! In fact, we hold the original patent on a spiral steel coil bed spring, filed way back in 1885. Since then, we have been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

So, what will you be doing as an Industrial Engineer?

• Developing a basic knowledge of all equipment and manufacturing processes used at US Spring Branches

• Building product familiarity, including the product costing structures.

• Develop performance measures and standards.

• Develop and maintain incentive rates and wage incentive plans by using work measurement techniques and predetermined time studies (MOST). Standardize rates across the group.

• Communicate wage incentive systems to the Branch Managers, Manufacturing Managers, Branch Accountants, and Branch Partners

• Review branch quarterly payroll records, and incentive payouts to ensure proper calculations at regular intervals.

• Monitor machinery utilization, efficiency reports and evaluate work performance.

• Create and maintain layout drawings for production areas and facilities using Visio or other drawing program and continue to look for opportunities to optimize flow.

• Coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, Risk Management, and Quality Assurance teams on the commissioning of new equipment.

• Work closely with Manufacturing Managers, Superintendents, Supervisors, and Employees on workflow improvements.

• Continuously look for ways to improve safety and ergonomics of operations.

• Utilize Lean Manufacturing and Total Productive Manufacturing principles to optimize processes.

• Strive for continuous process improvement in all areas of responsibility.

• Perform operations research, including queuing theory, linear programming, and statistical analyses.

• Calculate Return on Investment (ROI) for various improvement projects within the group.

• Support fixed asset management across the US Spring Group.

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

• Good communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to collaborate and work with all department and management teams.

• Ability to use mathematics and statistics on a day-to-day basis.

• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

• Experience with project management.

Things we consider a plus:

• Work Measurement and Time Study certification and/or experience.

• Experience with various types of manufacturing equipment and assembly operations.

• Industrial Engineering Degree or pursuing a degree in a related manufacturing field or certifications in related manufacturing skills

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve 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 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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