Executive Assistant

Overview

We make life more comfortable. Leggett & Platt’s mission is to enhance lives by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and contributing to a better future. As The Components People, we are the leading supplier of products and components for residential life, including mattress springs, carpet cushion, bedding machinery, and erosion-control products. From aerospace tubing and fabricated assemblies to flooring underlayment and carpet cushion, Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products.

Our product development capability and global footprint make us a trusted partner for customers in aerospace, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile, and geo components industries. Learn more about the history of Leggett:
Leggett & Platt Automotive is a global provider of wire forms, mechanical control cables, wireless charging, as well as seat lumbar, suspension, bolster, actuator, and motor systems. We are the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components for all areas of life.

Our Executive offices are located in Downtown Detroit and Troy, MI. Potential candidates should be able to commute to both locations.

Standard office administrative duties such as Fed Ex shipping, purchase of supplies, vendor management. Arrange engagement activities and values-based awards. Provide feedback on Town Halls and team offsites. Track key engagement activities. Plan, book, and manage all travel arrangements for assigned Executives including visas, transportation, and accommodations, and issue resolution. Support the coordination of regional town halls, ensuring alignment with BU/regional leadership and smooth execution.

We are looking for someone with either a Vocational diploma or a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Communications, HR, Hospitality Management or related fields.

• At least 2 years of experience in senior administrative support roles
• At least 2 years of experience supporting senior leaders in multi-site or multinational environments
• At least 2 years of experience in travel management, event coordination, and stakeholder interfacing

• Broad understanding of administrative processes, travel systems, and event coordination
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with attention to detail
• Ability to explain detailed or complex logistical information to leaders and teams
• Strong problem-solving capabilities with the ability to provide solutions in atypical situations
• High level of cultural awareness and professionalism
• High emotional intelligence and discretion in handling confidential information
• Proficiency in MS Office and collaboration tools (e.g. Teams, SharePoint)

Apply today and let us learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. After you apply, create a profile and sign up for job alerts to be notified about new opportunities.

Our values describe how we approach working together:

• Put People First — safety and care of each other, learning and development, and an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing — act with honesty and integrity, deliver results the right way, take pride in our work, and speak the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together — collaborate without hierarchy, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar — add value, challenge the status quo, foster innovative solutions, and embrace change.

We are actively taking steps to promote equal opportunity for all. Join us. We welcome all applicants and look forward to considering you. Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes, please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on the Privacy Notice tab located at