Ashley Furniture Industries ยท 1 day ago
Vice President of Maintenance
Mesquite, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expAshley Furniture Industries is looking for an exceptional Vice President of Maintenance to lead and transform their maintenance operations across all distribution centers and facilities. In this role, you will shape enterprise-wide initiatives that optimize asset performance, reduce downtime, and elevate operational excellence.
FurnitureManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Kerri Gentry
Responsibilities
Develop and execute an enterprise-wide maintenance vision aligned with our growth initiatives
Lead digital transformation through CMMS/EAM systems, predictive maintenance, IoT solutions, and AI applications
Drive strategic capital planning for equipment replacement, facility upgrades, and technology investments
Manage multi-million dollar operating and capital budgets while achieving industry-leading cost benchmarks
Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs across distribution centers and facilities
Implement world-class reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) initiatives targeting 95%+ equipment availability
Achieve 90%+ preventive maintenance compliance and shift resource allocation to 80% planned/20% reactive work
Direct maintenance operations for powered industrial vehicles (PIVs), material handling equipment, conveyors, AS/RS systems, and building infrastructure
Build, develop, and retain high-performing maintenance leadership teams across all locations
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety excellence, and operational discipline
Champion talent development programs including technical training, leadership development, and succession planning
Lead safety initiatives achieving zero lost-time accidents and industry-leading OSHA recordable rates
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Facilities Management, Business Administration, or related technical field
15+ years of progressive leadership experience in maintenance, reliability, or facilities management
10+ years managing multi-site maintenance operations across diverse asset types
Proven track record managing large-scale operations with 100+ employees and multi-million dollar budgets
Experience managing powered industrial vehicle (PIV) fleets and material handling equipment
Expertise with building automation systems, HVAC, and facilities infrastructure
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering or MBA
5+ years in senior executive or VP-level maintenance leadership
Experience in manufacturing, distribution, and/or transportation industries
Certifications: CMRP, CRL, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt
Company
Ashley Furniture Industries
Ashley Furniture Industries is the furniture manufacturer, delivering home furnishing values, stylish furnishings, and home decor.
10001+ employees
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