Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture

Blaze your own path on our Manufacturing Maintenance team, where we’re committed to investing in new cutting-edge technology and automation. Work with our talented and innovative team in our state-of-the-art facilities and learn what it takes to be the #1 Manufacturer of Furniture.

Maintenance Planner

What Will You Do?

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for the overall effectiveness & compliance in maintenance schedules to include manpower planning and materials availability. This individual will provide efficient and effective planning and scheduling of all maintenance completion activities, including work order set up/planning, preventative maintenance, and ensure gaps identified are managed to closure. This is achieved by being part of a cross-functional team with the objective of eliminating potential delays through planning, allocation, and coordination of labor resources, accounting for required parts, permits and tagout requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and manage tracking of open work requests that have been planned and are awaiting scheduling.

• Update CMMS, and related equipment files, for new equipment or equipment changes, job plans, operating or maintenance manuals, spare part lists, maintenance history.

• Work closely with production & procurement to identify and record maintenance related inventory in the CMMS. Establish and generate CMMS reports as required.

• Delivers training on the tactical use of the CMMS by internal users of the maintenance system.

• Drive optimization of schedules by balancing demand priorities against optimal production sequencing and efficient resource (facility, equipment, staff, materials etc.) utilization.

• Interacts with leadership team to coordinate the scheduling of maintenance work, plan resource commitments, and verify parts needed are still available after planning.

• Ensure timely completion of preventative maintenance work orders within specifications, and compliance with appropriate guidelines/regulations.

• Prepares, sends, and updates critical maintenance scheduling communications to team members.

• Conducts meetings related to both planning and scheduling in order to ensure clear communication within team. Assists in documentation of assigned actions to ensureWhat Do You Need?

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, Required

  • 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, Required

  • Basic knowledge of a Computerized Maintenance Management software (CMMS), (IBM Maximo Preferred)

  • Broad technical view and understanding of manufacturing and maintenance processes

  • Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and internet

  Who We Are

  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!

  Benefits We Offer

  · 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

  To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page:

  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.

You should be proficient in:

• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Scheduling Experience
• Excellent Communication Skills

Salary info:

$25 - $29 / hr