What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Machinery Maintenance & E/M Team Supervisor position at Ashley Furniture - North America?
What if your next role empowered you to lead skilled technicians, shape safer processes, and lift performance across an entire facility? At Ashley — the global leader in home furnishings — we’re looking for a supervisor who turns issues into improvements and keeps operations moving.
Internal candidates: apply via the UKG internal job board.
Your MissionGuide a high-performing maintenance organization responsible for building systems, production machinery, and support equipment. You’ll synchronize Machine Maintenance and Electro/Mechanical Tech resources, partner with production on training and operations, and champion continuous improvement that scales across the company.
How You’ll Make an Impact- Lead People and Work — Set priorities, assign tasks, and coach your team to deliver safe, high-quality results.
- Coordinate Resources — Align maintenance and E/M tech support with production schedules to cut downtime.
- Elevate Standards — Enforce PPE and safety protocols; model operational discipline and attention to detail.
- Improve Continuously — Spot patterns, propose solutions, and implement better processes and systems.
- Safeguard Assets — Oversee maintenance for manufacturing and warehouse equipment to ensure reliability.
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required); Associate Degree in Supervisory Management or related field (preferred).
- At least 2 years in a manufacturing or distribution center setting.
- Prior supervisory responsibility.
- Exposure to manufacturing/warehouse equipment and department processes.
- Facilities Maintenance Experience
- Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
- Maintenance and Repair Skills
- Equipment Repair & Maintenance
An active industrial manufacturing and distribution center: moderate to high noise, temperature swings, and material handling equipment in motion. Expect extended time on concrete and consistent PPE usage (safety glasses, steel-toed boots). Operations are fast-paced, time-sensitive, and safety sensitive with shift schedules that align to production needs.
RewardsPay: $28–$36/hour
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (with tenure-based increases)
- Employee discount on home furnishings
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition Assistance
- Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific)
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing
- Life Insurance
We operate with Honesty & Integrity, a “Dirty Fingernail” mindset of accountability, Continuous Improvement, Growth & Results Focus, a Culture of Leadership, a Customer-Centric & Boundaryless approach, and Operational Excellence. Explore more in our Corporate Social Responsibility resources and Corporate Brochure.
LegalWe 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.
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.
Note to search firms: we do not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees without a signed, role-specific agreement.
Salary : $28 - $36