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Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor, Distribution Center

Location: Onsite Spanaway, WA

Schedule: Monday – Friday 6:00 am – 2:30 pm

What will you do?

The Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the installation and relocation of manufacturing equipment, as well as managing the maintenance of dust collection, compressed air, and electrical systems. They will also play a crucial role in developing, training, and mentoring employees on the operation of various manufacturing equipment and processes. Additionally, the Maintenance Supervisor will be involved in rebuilding, refurbishing, and modernizing outdated machinery, processes, or technology to ensure optimal efficiency.

Ensuring compliance with safety procedures, such as Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), is a key responsibility of the Maintenance Supervisor. They will promptly shut down any equipment that poses a safety risk and enforce all safety and OSHA policies to maintain a safe working environment. Collaborating with manufacturing management, the Maintenance Supervisor will aid in the development and improvement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to all manufacturing equipment.

The Maintenance Supervisor will play a crucial role in driving a culture of continuous improvement by contributing ideas for equipment enhancements and enforcing adherence to standard operating procedures. They will also be responsible for making employment decisions and recommendations on hiring, improvement plans, transfers, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, and pay adjustments. Additionally, they will manage the work of employees through effective delegation, auditing adherence to procedures, and providing coaching and mentoring. Regular communication of company and departmental issues, goals, and employee growth and development will be facilitated through team meetings, individual employee meetings, coaching, training, and company-offered learning opportunities.

What do you need?

High school diploma or equivalent.

Previous supervisory experience in a warehouse or distribution center environment.

Valid and up-to-date PIV certification, with knowledge of PIV operations and safety procedures.

Strong leadership skills, safety consciousness, problem-solving abilities, and organizational proficiency.

At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to delivering an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry. 

Ready to grow? You’ve come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a “Growth Mindset”, and once you join our team, you’ll learn from the best in the business. 

Apply today and find your home at Ashley! 

Compensation: This position pays an hourly rate of $28.84 - $33.33/hour.

Profit sharing is available to eligible employees; this discretionary program is dependent on the profitability of the company. 

Benefits: When you join our family, you are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits programs which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life/Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), Paid Holidays, 40 hours paid vacation and accrual Washington Paid Sick Leave 1 hour for every 40 hours worked up to 52 hours. Benefits may vary based on position and location, so we encourage you to speak with the recruiting team during the interview process. 

Ashley values its diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made on the basis of an individual’s skills, qualifications, merit, and business need. 

Our Core Values

Honesty & Integrity

Without hesitation, uses candor and is direct in communicationIs tough-minded in working in and meeting the demands of realityAlways tells the truth and follows through on commitments

Passion, Drive, Discipline

Enjoys working hard and pursues work with energy, drive and willpower to finish Is disciplined in developing consistency into work processesIs focused and relentless in achieving goals

Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence

Fights to take costs and waste out of the systemSeeks to understand "why" something works the way it does, and through study and improvement determines how to better all processes and systems Strives for more in all areas of work by developing measurements, setting goals and then working on ways to exceed goals through problem solving methods that look beyond the obvious

Dirty Fingernail

​Does not rely on reports to run the business, but rather goes to the work that is being done and sees if the work is being done right for him/herselfHas an insatiable curiosity and takes a "Go and See" approach to understand the current state of the business and the competitive realitiesTakes a hands-on approach to tackle problems and demonstrates critical thinking through use of effective questioning…asking the 5 "Whys"

Growth Focused

Understands the customer’s needs and wants, then challenges current ways of doing business that inhibits growth and organizes work to meet those needsIs competitive by studying the competition and is aggressive in looking for ways to beat themStrives to be the BEST by improving quality of processes, reducing costs, doing more business, being profitable, and growing the business​