Celebrating Manufacturing!

Every year, manufacturers across the United States celebrate Manufacturing Day to showcase the people and processes of modern-day manufacturing.

Here are some facts about modern manufacturing:

3.8 Million. The number of Manufacturing jobs to fill between now and 2033.

493,000. Average reported manufacturing job openings in 2024.

As a diversified manufacturing company, we are grateful for our employees who drive our success. Your dedication to your job and our business is unparalleled. Thank you!

If you are interested in joining our team, we have many manufacturing jobs available across the United States. Check us out: Leggett & Platt Careers

Source: Deloitte and Manufacturing Institute

L&P Supports Carthage Area United Way Golf Scramble

Together, we raised $23,500 at the Carthage Area United Way Golf Scramble!

With the help of nearly 50 volunteers and 90 golfers, the event turned into a beautiful day of teamwork, fun, and community spirit. Because of your incredible support, the funds raised will directly benefit programs that strengthen lives in our community.

A special thank you to our event coordinator, Roxanne Willard, whose servant heart and leadership made this event an outstanding success.

We are grateful to everyone who participated and continue to uphold our values of putting people first and doing great work together.

Ennis Spring Celebrates Safety Milestone!

At L&P, we strive every day to reduce workplace injuries through education, awareness, and prevention. Our teams set safety goals, and when they meet or exceed those goals, it reinforces our commitment to putting people first.

We’re proud to celebrate Ennis Spring in Ennis, Texas, for reaching an incredible safety milestone: 745 consecutive days without a Lost Work Day Case. And their commitment to safety isn’t stopping there –they are already gearing up for their next safety milestone – one million man-hours without a Lost Work Day Case.

These milestones reflect the branch’s dedication, teamwork, and daily focus on safe practices that protect our people.

Mary Estrada, EHS Manager, attributes their success to their people.

“These achievements are possible because our team stays aware of their surroundings, takes precautions to protect themselves, and contribute to a strong safety culture through initiatives, regular training, recognition, and awards.”

Congratulations to Branch Manager Steve Prokop, Mary Estrada, and the entire Ennis Spring team!

A recent record-breaking cookout. The Ennis team celebrates its safety milestones with team luncheons and rewards employees with L&P-branded shirts and lunchboxes.

Happy IT Professionals Day!

You might know them as the first responders for tech problems, architects of many L&P systems, and sacred keepers of Old Spice after shave and cologne from the 1990s – it’s our IT team!

On this IT Professionals Day, we’d like to give a shout-out to our IT pros around the world. Thank you for keeping us running, connected, and sane after those oops-something-went-wrong messages.

To celebrate, our Corporate IT Department treated their teams to a catered breakfast and snacks throughout the day. They also hosted a scavenger hunt that featured the Old Spice from the 1990s and fun spaces like the server room, telecom closet, and Terry’s office (we’ll miss you, Terry). Little dumpster fires and ducks were also hidden around the IT Department for team members to find.

Thank You, Drivers!

Happy Truck Driver Appreciation Week!

We’re grateful for the hardworking drivers who keep our business – and our world – moving every day. Your dedication and commitment to our mission help us enhance lives everywhere, one mile at a time! We couldn’t do it without you!

Valor ERG Spotlight: Meet Jon Gullette

At L&P, our employee resource groups (ERGs) are communities where our colleagues can learn and grow together. We recently launched Valor – an ERG dedicated to creating a strong community that fosters belonging, support, and engagement for our employee veterans, military families, and allies.

To celebrate Valor’s launch and growth, we’re sharing members’ stories. This month, we’d like you to meet Jon Gullette, Branch Manager at Leggett & Platt Flooring Products – Tracy, in Tracy, CA! We asked Jon about his military experience and why he joined Valor.

What would you like to share about your military experience?

I was fortunate to see many foreign countries during my period of service. I deployed six times during my career. During my sea tours, I deployed overseas four times with land-based anti-submarine squadrons (VP-46 & VP-9) and twice with a shipborne anti-submarine squadron (VS-38) aboard the USS Constellation (CV-64) during the Persian Gulf War. My other duty stations include NAS Whidbey Island (P-3 Weapons system Instructor) and NAS Lemoore (F-18 I-level maintenance facility). I also had the great honor of advancing to the rank of Chief Petty Officer and working directly with the Commanding Officer of AIMD Lemoore.

What motivated you to join the military and what did you learn from your experience?

I was motivated to join the Navy so I could see the world. My passion was for flying, and the job I took when I joined the Navy allowed me to do that as a Naval Aircrewman in P-3s, which were anti-submarine aircraft. I was able to visit places like Africa, Oman, India, Pakistan, Australia, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and China. One goal was to set foot on every continent, and I was able to accomplish most of that. The only continent that I have not visited is Antarctica.

Why did you join Valor?

I joined Valor to help raise awareness of the struggle that service members face when they exit the service. It is a difficult transition even for people who stay only briefly. So, helping others be successful outside the service is very important to me.

Thank you, Jon, for your service, for sharing your experience, and for helping strengthen Valor’s community!

Our Global Mindset

At Leggett & Platt, our reach spans continents, but our strength lies in how we think – collaboratively, inclusively, and with a global perspective.

  • 119 Manufacturing Facilities
  • Operating in 18 countries
  • Employing 17,700 people
  • 14 business units across three diverse segments: Bedding Products, Specialized Products, and Furniture, Flooring & Textiles
  • 14 Languages spoken

From bedding to flooring, textiles to automotive components, our teams around the world work together to deliver comfort, innovation, and quality – everywhere we are!

Happy Global Talent Acquisition Day!

September 3rd is Global Talent Acquisition Day!

Every day, our TA professionals help connect job seekers around the world to L&P. We’re proud of them and grateful for their dedication to shaping a positive candidate experience and growing our L&P community.

Help us celebrate them by getting to know them a little better. We’ve got musicians, artists, animal lovers, and more on our global TA team!

  • April Lowe-Royster, Senior TA Manager: You’ll never see April without pearls on!
  • Carla Maselli, Senior Talent Advisor: Carla is teaching Junior – her cockatiel bird – to talk, but so far, Junior only knows how to bark thanks to Carla’s dogs. We’ll get him to say “Hi, Mommy,” soon enough!
  • Carley Smith, Senior Talent Advisor: Carley is a Minnesota Vikings fan (despite never having been to Minnesota).
  • Danielle Sattler, Talent Advisor: Danielle just welcomed a new puppy – a toy poodle named Lainey – into her home. Lainey has the cutest curls, lots of energy, and wants to chew everything!
  • Felicia Bond, TA Manager: Felicia’s passion and hobby is painting, and one day, she hopes to start an art-focused business. We’ve seen her art, and we know she’ll be successful!
  • Ginna Gonzalez, College Programs: At one point, Ginna’s dinner table hosted five languages, three time zones’ worth of jet lag, and one universal truth: laughter really is the best translator. Over the years, Ginna has had the privilege of serving as a host parent to international students – ages 7 to 60 – seeking cultural immersion and learning English.
  • James Tilley, Senior TA Manager: James lived in Spain as a child and speaks Spanish. Also, he’s got the cutest sausage dog named Oscar.
  • Jimmy Xia, TA Manager: Jimmy’s beard grows extremely fast – like he-can’t-miss-a-day-of-shaving fast.
  • Kathy Bolan-Thorman, Senior Talent Advisor: Kathy enjoys live theater and volunteers at several local venues. As a kid, she recruited the neighborhood kids and organized live shows in her garage – and only charged 10 cents a ticket.
  • Taelor Harden, HR Intern: Taelor plays the clarinet!

Happy Labor Day!

Wishing a very Happy Labor Day to all our teams that are celebrating!

Supporting Our Community’s Youth

A group of employees recently came together for a special evening in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jasper/Newton County. It was a great night filled with connection, community spirit, and a shared commitment to making a difference.

Big Brothers Big Sisters works tirelessly to mentor and empower at-risk youth – helping them reach their full potential through positive relationships and guidance. By attending the event, our team was proud to stand behind their mission and contribute to the life-changing work they do.

At Leggett & Platt, giving back is part of who we are. Supporting causes like Big Brothers Big Sisters is just one more way we invest in communities where we live and work.

Thank you to Kaycia Frieden, Leeann Gardner, Mendi Westhoven, Alexa Driskill, Cheryl Jones, and Suzanne Hall for representing L&P at the event.