Job Description
Job Overview:
Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture- Where Innovation Meets Comfort
Who We Are:
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.
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.
**If you are a current Ashley employee: **Please login to your UKG account and apply using the internal job board.
**Summary: **
The Maintenance Supervisor directs day-to-day maintenance activities and coordinates Machine Maintenance and Electro/Mechanical Tech resources to support plant operations. This role is responsible for all activities and personnel associated with maintenance functions at an Ashley location, including building, machine, and support groups. The position requires collaboration with production management on equipment maintenance, training, and operations, while driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes and systems corporate-wide.
Responsibilities:
Leadership & Supervision
Direct and supervise day-to-day maintenance activities
Assign tasks to maintenance team members as necessary
Provide leadership to all personnel associated with maintenance functions
Coordination & Support
Coordinate Machine Maintenance and Electro/Mechanical Tech resources
Support production management with equipment maintenance, training, and operations
Ensure proper functioning of building, machine, and support systems
Continuous Improvement
Develop and implement continuous improvement recommendations
Identify opportunities to enhance processes and systems corporate-wide
Drive operational excellence in maintenance operations
Technical Oversight
Oversee maintenance of manufacturing and warehouse equipment
Ensure compliance with safety protocols and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Manage maintenance functions across various department processes
Qualifications:
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
Associate Degree in Supervisory Management or related field (Desired)
Experience
Minimum 2 years in a manufacturing or distribution center environment (Required)
Previous supervisory experience (Required)
Experience with manufacturing or warehouse equipment and department processes (Required)
Work Environment:
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.
**Pay: **
$28- $36/hour
Benefits We Offer:
Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off; increases with years of service
Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
Professional Development Opportunities
Tuition Assistance
Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific)
401(k) and Profit Sharing
Life Insurance
Our Core Values:
Honesty & Integrity:
Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment. Trusted to handle sensitive information and provide accurate, unbiased insights.
Dirty Fingernail:
Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion.
Continuous Improvement:
Actively seeks better ways to improve templates, tools, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into standard work.
Growth & Results Focus:
Understands how transformation initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Keeps work aligned to enterprise priorities.
Culture of Leadership:
Leads through influence, reliability, and example. Builds trust across functions and supports leaders at every level.
Customer-Centric & Boundaryless:
Works across silos for the greater good of the organization. Ensures outputs meet the needs of executives, initiative owners, and teams.
Operational Excellence:
Demonstrates strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable tools.
Interested in learning more about Ashley Furniture’s Community Engagement programs, Environmental Stewardship, or our Core Values, click the links below:
Corporate Social Responsibility
View Our Corporate Brochure
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.
**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.
Please note this position is not eligible for current or future employment sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
You should be proficient in:
- Facilities Maintenance Experience
- Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
- Maintenance and Repair Skills
- Equipment Repair & Maintenance
