Senior Facilities & Maintenance Manager

La-Z-Boy•Neosho, MO

About The Position

This position leads and oversees all aspects of maintenance operations, ensuring the efficient functioning of equipment, facilities, and infrastructure. The manager leads the maintenance team and collaborates with vendors and other departments to maintain a safe and productive work environment. The role’s decisions directly affect operational efficiency, safety, and productivity; reliable equipment and well-maintained facilities contribute to employee satisfaction and business success. The position leads an organization of more than 30 maintenance leaders and professionals across two or more manufacturing buildings. It includes responsibility for maintenance planning and execution, team leadership, budgeting and cost control, health and safety compliance, vendor and contractor coordination, inventory management, and facility upkeep. The role also involves understanding, training, and executing the TPM element of La-Z-Boy’s Tranzform operating system, and planning and executing capital and continuous-improvement projects. The job is listed at 40 hours per week. The described physical demands include frequent sitting, repetitive hand motion, hearing, listening, talking, standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing stairs, crawling, reaching overhead, pushing or pulling, and lifting up to 30 pounds. Less frequent demands include climbing ladders, kneeling, squatting, crouching, balancing, and lifting over 50 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field with at least 7 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent.
At least 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, blueprints, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Experience with a formal problem-solving methodology, including Six Sigma.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
CMRP, CRL, or CRE certification.
Strong knowledge of TPM, RCM, and FMEA.
Proficiency in AutoCAD or SolidWorks and PLC programming.

Responsibilities

Understand, train, and execute the TPM element of the Tranzform, the La-Z-Boy operating system.
Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for machinery, vehicles, and building systems.
Coordinate repairs, replacements, and upgrades; monitor equipment performance and address issues promptly.
Plan and execute capital and continuous-improvement projects.
Lead maintenance technicians, electricians, and mechanics; assign tasks, set performance goals, provide training, and foster teamwork and a positive work culture.
Develop and manage the maintenance budget, optimize spending, evaluate cost-saving opportunities, and participate in site capital budget planning.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols, conduct safety inspections, address hazards, and implement emergency response procedures.
Coordinate external vendors and contractors, ensure their work is performed safely and follows company policies and standards, and manage contractor relationships.
Maintain inventory of spare parts, tools, and supplies; ensure timely availability and minimize downtime caused by resource shortages.
Oversee building maintenance, landscaping, and cleanliness; address facility issues promptly and plan and execute renovations or improvements.
Lead an organization of more than 30 maintenance leaders and professionals at two or more manufacturing buildings.