Job Description

Lead Reliability in a High-Tech Ashley Distribution Center

It’s 6:30 a.m. and you’re walking a state-of-the-art distribution floor. Conveyors hum, automated material handling systems are alive, and your multi-shift maintenance team is syncing up for the day. You review overnight CMMS logs, prioritize a predictive maintenance task that will prevent a mid-day breakdown, and coach a supervisor on a root-cause analysis from last night’s event. By mid-morning, you’re partnering with Manufacturing Engineering and Distribution leaders to optimize a powered industrial vehicle (PIV) inspection process. After lunch, you finalize a parts order to protect critical spares, meet a vendor about a controls upgrade, and close the day with a safety Gemba walk—because uptime and safety both matter here.

The Role

Ashley Furniture is seeking a strategic, hands-on leader to oversee maintenance operations across multiple shifts in a fast-paced distribution environment. You’ll own the performance and reliability of equipment, facilities, and PIV fleets while advancing preventive and predictive programs that keep our network moving.

What You’ll Lead

• Mentor, coach, and develop maintenance supervisors and technicians to high performance.
• Plan and coordinate daily maintenance to minimize downtime and maximize throughput.
• Troubleshoot and optimize material handling machinery in partnership with Manufacturing Engineering and Distribution teams.
• Build and mature preventive and predictive maintenance strategies using CMMS.
• Manage budgets, control spare parts inventory, and cultivate strong vendor partnerships.
• Champion safety compliance and adherence to company standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives across the maintenance function.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field—or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years leading maintenance in distribution or manufacturing.
• Deep knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Hands-on CMMS experience and data-driven decision making.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and balance multiple priorities.

Technical Proficiency

• PLC troubleshooting
• Leadership and people development
• Preventive maintenance planning
• Heavy equipment repair
• PM inspections and execution
• Electrical diagnostics
• Root cause analysis

Equipment and Technologies

• Material Handling Systems
• Reach Forklift
• Forklifts (Crown)

Why Ashley

Blaze your own path on a Distribution Maintenance team investing in cutting-edge technology and automation. As the world’s largest home furnishings manufacturer, Ashley builds exceptional products—and leaders. We persevere, innovate, and never settle for the status quo. If you’re growth-focused with grit and curiosity, you’ll thrive 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

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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. Principals Only.

Ready to grow your career with a team that builds both furniture and future leaders? Apply today and find your home at Ashley!

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