At L&P, we’re inspired by our colleagues who go above and beyond to enhance our businesses. This month, we’re sharing stories of women at L&P who have improved our products and processes with their creativity and leadership.
Meet Tami Wittock! Tami has been with us since 2017 and now serves as the Manufacturing Manager for Carthage Spring in Carthage, MO – home to our pocketed coil processes, nano, and combination‑pocket production.
Tami began her L&P career in June 2017 with the Leggett Business Systems office as a Quality Systems Auditor before joining the Carthage Spring team in July 2018. Over the years, she has contributed in several key roles, including seven years as Quality Systems Manager and a year as Interim Environmental Health and Safety Manager. In April 2025, she was promoted to her current role as Manufacturing Manager.
What is a day at work like for you?
No two days are ever the same, but most start with reviewing priorities, checking production status, catching up on emails, and addressing any issues happening on the production floor. From there, I spend a good portion of my day coordinating with teams, checking in with employee partners on the floor, and making sure our operations stay on track.
How have you improved L&P processes and products?
I’ve helped improve Leggett’s products and processes by identifying opportunities – like scrap issues and production-floor inefficiencies – and partnering with cross‑functional teams to standardize our practices and drive meaningful improvements. Our focus is on reducing waste, setting clear expectations and following through, strengthening quality consistency, and most importantly, maintaining a safe work environment.
What challenges have you faced while working to improve our business, and how did you overcome them?
One of the main challenges has been improving processes while still meeting day-to-day production needs. Change can be disruptive and not always well-received. I overcome it by always involving people early and getting them engaged in the new process. I explain the why of the necessary change and communicate how important they are to its success.
How do you approach problem-solving?
I approach problem‑solving by first fully understanding the issue and its impact, then identifying the root cause. I work with subject matter experts to dig into the problem, evaluate potential solutions, and implement practical fixes – always following up to make sure the issue is resolved and doesn’t happen again.
What do you like to do outside of work?
I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, staying active, and reading to help me recharge.