We are recruiting on behalf of Ashley Furniture for a Maintenance Supervisor (1st Shift) in Saltillo, MS. This leadership role directs facility maintenance operations, coordinates machine maintenance and electro-mechanical technicians, and ensures maximum uptime for manufacturing and distribution systems.
Key Responsibilities (Maintenance Leadership & Operations):
- Direct daily activities and assign task priorities for electro-mechanical technicians and machine maintenance crews.
- Oversee scheduled preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency repairs across industrial machinery and plant facilities.
- Assist production management in equipment maintenance, operator training, and safe machine operation.
- Drive corporate-wide continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and reduce operational downtime.
- Manage maintenance work orders, spare parts inventory, and equipment technical documentation.
Key Responsibilities (Safety & Compliance):
- Maintain strict adherence to OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and facility safety standards.
- Conduct routine equipment inspections and champion workplace safety across all maintenance shifts.
- Partner with plant operations to optimize building infrastructure, compressed air, electrical, and mechanical systems.
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and performance reviews for maintenance team members.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Supervisory Management or technical field desired.
- 2+ years of maintenance leadership or supervisory experience in an industrial manufacturing or distribution environment.
- Strong technical background in industrial electrical systems, mechanical machinery, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
- Proven ability to manage teams, prioritize emergency repairs, and drive continuous improvement.
- Excellent organizational, diagnostic, and cross-functional communication skills.
What the Role Offers:
- Competitive base salary and supervisory incentive opportunities.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health coverage.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with profit sharing.
- Generous paid vacation, company holidays, and birthday off.
- Substantial employee discounts on Ashley home furnishings.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Ashley Furniture is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.