Supervisor - EHS

Date: Aug 11, 2026

Location: Carthage, MO, US

Company: Leggett & Platt

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Supervisor - EHS to help support our business.  As a global-diversified manufacturing company, it’s sometimes hard to explain all the different things we do.  We like to say, “we’re the biggest company no one has ever heard of.”  We are confident you interact with one of our products in your daily life without knowing it.  Whether it’s the mattress you sleep on, the car you drive, the plane you fly on, or the furniture you sit on, our high-quality components are there supporting you.  If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

 

As a Supervisor - EHS you will have the opportunity to oversee all aspects of safety and environmental compliance. Additionally, you will work closely with Branch One Management, Corporate Safety, and Corporate Environmental teams to ensure a safe, compliant, and continuously improving workplace.

So, what will you be doing as a Supervisor - EHS?

  • Oversee safety orientation for new hires, including safety rules, workers’ compensation, environmental compliance, and required safety programs (Bloodborne Pathogens, Lockout/Tagout, Hearing Conservation, PPE, Hazard Communication, Fire Extinguishers, Employee Exposure Access, Medical Records, Back Injury Prevention).
  • Deliver annual training for all employees in Hazard Communication, Hearing Conservation, Lockout/Tagout, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire Extinguishers, Emergency Evacuation, Fire Drills, Confined Spaces, and Back Injury Prevention.
  • Conduct initial and refresher training for First Aid/CPR, Plant Emergency Organization, forklift operators, and expeditor operators.
  • Provide supervisory training in accident investigation, safety rule enforcement, and monthly zoned audits.
  • Maintain all OSHA‑required written programs.
  • Complete Job Safety Analyses for plant roles.
  • Conduct, document, and follow up on required inspections, including monthly plant safety inspections, daily industrial vehicle inspections, lockout/tagout inspections, e‑stop checks, stormwater preventive maintenance, and associated reports.
  • Pursue continuous cost reductions within all areas of responsibility.
  • Manage forklift and expeditor driver licensing programs.
  • Lead accident investigations, determine root causes, implement corrective actions, and follow up on claims.
  • Oversee Workers’ Compensation claims, coordinating with insurance carriers, medical providers, nurse case managers, and injured employees.
  • Lead or coordinate employee and management safety committees and follow up on recommendations.
  • Maintain accident reports and OSHA 300 Logs.
  • Coordinate carbon monoxide testing, biohazard waste pickup, noise level surveys, and annual hearing tests.
  • Ensure compliance with governmental regulations, insurance requirements, and corporate guidelines; provide updates to branch management and corporate safety staff.
  • Maintain the Safety LPCS Training Matrix.
  • Coordinate state inspections (Backflow Preventer, Dry Pipe Trip Test, Pressure Vessel Inspections, Fire Extinguisher Recertification).
  • Submit wage information to claims carriers for TPD processing.
  • Manage stormwater permitting, testing, and training.
  • Complete Tier II forms and submit to Corporate Environmental and the Department of Natural Resources.
  • Conduct testing required by Carthage city sewer regulations.
  • Complete Form R reporting.
  • Monitor waste management and oversee emergency release reporting.
  • Partner with Corporate Environmental to maintain records and ensure EPA compliance.
  • Perform monthly grounds inspections per NPDES permit requirements.

 

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

  • 5-10 years of EHS experience; one year of Supervisor experience preferred, but not required
  • Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required
  • OSHA, Workers’ Compensation, and EPA expertise
  • Strong communication skills to convey safety expectations, training content, and corrective actions clearly
  • Manufacturing environment experience – comfortable spending extensive time on the shop floor
  • Ability to prioritize, adapt quickly, and perform effectively in a visible, leadership-facing position

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.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer

 

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