Shape the reliability backbone of our distribution operations
Join Ashley Furniture’s Distribution Maintenance organization and accelerate your career in an environment that champions innovation, automation, and craftsmanship. You’ll lead a high-performing maintenance function inside state-of-the-art facilities for the world’s largest home furnishings manufacturer.
A day in the life
You start your morning reviewing overnight CMMS data, prioritizing critical work orders, and aligning your supervisors across multiple shifts. On the floor, you coach technicians through complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic diagnostics. By midday, you’re collaborating with Manufacturing Engineering and Distribution partners to get to root causes, optimize uptime on material handling equipment, and refine standard work. In the afternoon, you tune preventive and predictive maintenance plans, reconcile spare parts inventory, and confer with vendors to keep cost and lead times in check. Safety, compliance, and continuous improvement are the thread through it all.
What you’ll own
- Lead, mentor, and grow maintenance supervisors and technicians.
- Plan and coordinate daily work to minimize downtime and maximize throughput.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and optimize equipment in partnership with Manufacturing Engineering and Distribution teams.
- Design and run preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Manage budgets, spare parts strategies, and vendor performance.
- Ensure strict adherence to safety regulations and company standards.
- Champion continuous improvement and lean principles across the operation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of maintenance leadership in distribution or manufacturing.
- Depth in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- Proficiency with CMMS platforms.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Skill in cross-functional coordination and juggling multiple priorities.
Technical strengths we value
- PLC Troubleshooting Skills
- Leadership / People Management
- Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Root Cause Analysis
Equipment and systems in play
- Material Handling Systems
- Reach Forklift
- Forklifts (Crown)
Life at Ashley
We’re builders—of furniture, leaders, and careers. We persevere through challenges, innovate when times are good, and refuse the status quo. If you’re hungry to learn from the best and contribute to a #1 brand, you’ll find your place here.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
- Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
- Telehealth
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing
- Life Insurance
Our core values
- Honesty & Integrity
- Passion, Drive, Discipline
- Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
- Dirty Fingernail
- Growth Focused
Explore our impact and commitments here: Corporate Social Responsibility
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. Principals Only.
Ready to grow with the industry leader? Apply today and find your home at Ashley.