Maintenance Manager

Leggett & Platt•Morris, IL

About The Position

Leggett & Platt Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Manager for its Flooring business, which manufactures and distributes foam-, rubber-, and fiber-based flooring underlayment for residential and commercial use. The Maintenance Manager will assist with and plan projects to improve manufacturing processes for carpet underlay and help ensure the facility’s machines operate safely and efficiently. The role oversees and works with a maintenance team responsible for covering the facility’s 24-hour operation, with an emphasis on timely project completion and quality workmanship.

Requirements

  • Five or more years of industrial maintenance experience.
  • Prior experience managing a team of mechanics.
  • Ability to use power tools such as grinders, drills, saws, and drill presses.
  • Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and installing bearings, sprockets, and chains.
  • Ability to operate lift trucks, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts, and eventually become certified as a train-the-trainer.
  • Ability to diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic machine and equipment components.
  • Ability to follow manuals, schematic diagrams, and blueprints, and use hand tools and test equipment to connect power supply wires to machines and equipment.
  • Ability to maintain equipment and perform basic repairs as needed.
  • Meticulous, well-organized, initiative-taking, and reliable in attendance.
  • Must have own tools.
  • Available to work required Saturdays.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous experience operating a lift truck, scissor lift, or aerial lift.
  • Knowledge of PLC operation, including troubleshooting and modifying.
  • Electrical certification.
  • Welding experience.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment.
  • Oversee and manage the maintenance team covering the 24-hour operation.
  • Perform preventative maintenance.
  • Complete assigned work orders in a timely manner.
  • Assist with and plan projects to improve manufacturing processes.
  • Support and participate in Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Continuous Improvement Programs.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off, including vacation and paid holidays
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Short- and long-term disability benefits
  • Life insurance benefits
  • Voluntary benefits and employee discounts
  • Wellness programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Annual increase and bonus, subject to or based on individual performance, business results, budgetary constraints, and other factors
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