Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture- Where Innovation Meets Comfort
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Who We Are:
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At 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.
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If 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.
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If you are a current Ashley employee: Please login to your UKG account and apply using the internal job board.
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The 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.
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Responsibilities:
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Equipment and Facility Maintenance
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\n- Develop and implement comprehensive preventative maintenance programs for all manufacturing equipment, HVAC systems, and facility infrastructure
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Team Leadership
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\n- Supervisor and mentor maintenance technicians and support staff
\n- Coordinate training programs to enhance team skills and safety awareness
\n- Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching
\n- Foster a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement
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Planning and Operations
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\n- Create and maintain maintenance budgets, including parts inventory and labor costs
\n- Develop work orders, prioritize maintenance requests, and track completion
\n- Collaborate with production teams to schedule maintenance during optimal windows
\n- Maintain regulatory compliance for all equipment and systems
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Technical Skills
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\n- Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
\n- Proficiency with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
\n- Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
\n- Knowledge of safety regulations and maintenance best practices
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Leadership Ability
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\n- Proven experience managing and developing maintenance teams
\n- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
\n- Strong problem solving and analytical capabilities
\n- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities
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Physical Requirements and Environment
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\n- Ability to walk through manufacturing facilities and climb stairs
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\n- Comfort working in various environmental conditions
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Qualifications
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\n- Associates Degree in related technical field, or equivalent work experience, Required
\n- Bachelor's Degree in Maintenance Management, or related field, Preferred
\n- 5 years' experience in a maintenance field with practical experience in mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, powered industrial vehicle (PIV) and/or HVAC maintenance, Required
\n- PIV License, or ability to obtain within 60 days, Required
\n- Knowledge of industrial electronic systems, including 480V, 240V and DC voltages and Industrial hydraulics and fluid power
\n- 3D Drawing Software such as CAD or Solidworks
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Work Environment:
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This 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.
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Benefits We Offer:
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\n- Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
\n- Paid Time Off; increases with years of service
\n- Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
\n- Professional Development Opportunities
\n- Tuition Assistance
\n- Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific)
\n- 401(k) and Profit Sharing
\n- Life Insurance
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Our Core Values:
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\n- Honesty & Integrity: Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment. Trusted to handle sensitive information and provide accurate, unbiased insights.
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\n- (Dirty Fingernail: Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion.
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\n- Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks better ways to improve templates, tools, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into standard work.
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\n- Growth & Results Focus: Understands how transformation initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Keeps work aligned to enterprise priorities.
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\n- Culture of Leadership: Leads through influence, reliability, and example. Builds trust across functions and supports leaders at every level.
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\n- Customer-Centric & Boundaryless: Works across silos for the greater good of the organization. Ensures outputs meet the needs of executives, initiative owners, and teams.
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\n- Operational Excellence: Demonstrates strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable tools.
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Interested in learning more about Ashley Furniture s Community Engagement programs, Environmental Stewardship, or our Core Values, click the links below:
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Corporate Social Responsibility
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View Our Corporate Brochure
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We 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.
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Notice 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.
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