Maintenance Manager

Job DescriptionBuild Your Career with Ashley Furniture- Where Innovation Meets Comfort \nWho We Are:\nAt Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the world's largest manufacturer of home furnishings, we're more than a business — we're a family driven by innovation, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We persevere through challenges, push beyond the status quo, and constantly seek better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our solutions-first mindset and dedication to growth are why Ashley remains #1 in our industry.\nIf you're ready to grow, you've come to the right place. With a true "Growth Mindset," Ashley Furniture invests in developing future leaders and helps every team member learn from the best in the business.\nIf you are a current Ashley employee: Please login to your UKG account and apply using the internal job board.\nThe Maintenance Manager will coordinate and direct the daily duties and functions of all maintenance departments and shifts in a manufacturing and distribution environment. This position will lead and mentor supervisors to achieve department goals. This position will also collaborate with the Manufacturing Engineering and Manufacturing Operations leadership to service, troubleshoot, repair, modify, specify, and establish preventative maintenance programs for all machinery, equipment, facilities, and powered industrial vehicle (PIV) needs, to support the manufacturing and distribution processes. \nResponsibilities:\nEquipment and Facility Maintenance\n\nDevelop and implement comprehensive preventative maintenance programs for all manufacturing equipment, HVAC systems, and facility infrastructure\nOversee equipment installations, modifications, and upgrades\nManage maintenance scheduling to minimize production disruptions\nEnsure compliance with safety regulations and company standards\n\nTeam Leadership\n\nSupervisor and mentor maintenance technicians and support staff\nCoordinate training programs to enhance team skills and safety awareness\nConduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching\nFoster a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement\n\nPlanning and Operations\n\nCreate and maintain maintenance budgets, including parts inventory and labor costs\nDevelop work orders, prioritize maintenance requests, and track completion\nCollaborate with production teams to schedule maintenance during optimal windows\nMaintain regulatory compliance for all equipment and systems\n\nTechnical Skills\n\nStrong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems\nProficiency with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)\nUnderstanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies\nKnowledge of safety regulations and maintenance best practices\n\nLeadership Ability\n\nProven experience managing and developing maintenance teams\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills\nStrong problem solving and analytical capabilities\nAbility to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities\n\nPhysical Requirements and Environment\n\nAbility to walk through manufacturing facilities and climb stairs\nOccasional lifting up to 50 pounds\nComfort working in various environmental conditions\n\nQualifications\n\nAssociates Degree in related technical field, or equivalent work experience, Required\nBachelor's Degree in Maintenance Management, or related field, Preferred\n5 years' experience in a maintenance field with practical experience in mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, powered industrial vehicle (PIV) and/or HVAC maintenance, Required\nPIV License, or ability to obtain within 60 days, Required\nKnowledge of industrial electronic systems, including 480V, 240V and DC voltages and Industrial hydraulics and fluid power\n3D Drawing Software such as CAD or Solidworks\n\nWork Environment:\nThis position is located in an active industrial manufacturing and distribution center with moderate to high noise levels, temperature variations, and material handling equipment in operation. The role may require extended periods of standing or walking on concrete floors and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and steel-toed boots. The fast-paced environment involves time-sensitive and safety sensitive operations and may include various shift schedules to support production and distribution needs.\n\nBenefits We Offer:\n\nHealth, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program\nPaid Time Off; increases with years of service\nGenerous Employee Discount on home furnishings\nProfessional Development Opportunities\nTuition Assistance\nAshley Wellness Centers (location specific)\n401(k) and Profit Sharing\nLife Insurance\n\nOur Core Values:\n\nHonesty & Integrity: Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment. Trusted to handle sensitive information and provide accurate, unbiased insights. \n\n\n(Dirty Fingernail: Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion. \n\n\nContinuous Improvement: Actively seeks better ways to improve templates, tools, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into standard work. \n\n\nGrowth & Results Focus: Understands how transformation initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Keeps work aligned to enterprise priorities. \n\n\nCulture of Leadership: Leads through influence, reliability, and example. Builds trust across functions and supports leaders at every level. \n\n\nCustomer-Centric & Boundaryless: Works across silos for the greater good of the organization. Ensures outputs meet the needs of executives, initiative owners, and teams. \n\n\nOperational Excellence: Demonstrates strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable tools. \n\n \nInterested in learning more about Ashley Furniture's Community Engagement programs, Environmental Stewardship, or our Core Values, click the links below:\nCorporate Social Responsibility\nView Our Corporate Brochure\n \nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.\nNotice to Search Firms: We are not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. We will not pay any placement, referral or other fees to any search firms unless we have agreed otherwise in a valid, written agreement for the specific position posted and signed by an authorized representative of Ashley Furniture Industries.