Maintenance Manager

Date: Oct 2, 2026

Location: Fort Smith, AR, US

Company: Leggett & Platt

We, at Elite Comfort Solutions LLC, are searching for a Maintenance Manager within our maintenance team to help support our bedding  team.  Did you know we are a global leader in foam technology?  That’s right!  In fact, we have been pioneers in this industry for over 20 years.  Since then, we have partnered with Leggett & Platt and been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible.  If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As a Maintenance Manager you will have the opportunity to oversees all equipment and facility maintenance within the facility and ensures that the facility, layout and machinery used to produce new and existing goods and materials run to their maximum efficiency and output. This includes total preventative maintenance, managing breakdowns of mechanical, electrical and robotic equipment (including software programming/PLCs).  Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by providing strong leadership skills over the maintenance team and budget/cost reporting.  The team you will be working with is collaborative and innovative, and values challenging work and diversity of thought. 

So, what will you be doing as a Maintenance Manager?

  • Perform routine building inspections. Evaluates conditions, then generates work assignments as needed to maintain building in serviceable condition
  • Monitors work completion and performance by contractors
  • Evaluate safety and manufacturing improvement programs
  • Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs in all areas
  • Participate in environmental projects as needed
  • Insure ISO compliance in maintenance related areas
  • Monitor all internal systems for accuracy and compliance with company goals and expectations.
  • Provides technical consultation on specific facility engineering problems
  • Make recommendations to correct problems that could hinder a machine's performance, reduce output, or affect quality
  • Conform to all Quality/Safety requirements and procedures
  • Ensure a clean and orderly workplace is kept
  • Participate and encourage participation in the Continuous Quality Improvement process
  • Confer with management, production, and plant staff to discuss project specifications and procedures
  • Coordinate and direct projects, make detailed plans to accomplish goals and direct the integration of technical activities, and communicate objectives with all department managers
  • Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects
  • Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment
  • Know and understand all company policies

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

  • Six years of experience in plant maintenance, facilities maintenance and management, including special emphasis on project management and supervision.
  • Knowledge of plant/facilities engineering management techniques; construction and design of buildings and facilities system modifications; knowledge of building and safety codes and energy conservation techniques.
  • Technical capability and understanding
  • Understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning, lean manufacturing
  • Profit and Loss responsibilities for maintenance
  • Understanding of manufacturing and procurement/supply chain
  • Ability to provide leadership and direction to employees; interact effectively with others; write clear, concise reports; design and administer complex facilities projects; provide in-house training of personnel; be flexible in work assignments.

Things we consider a plus:

  • Manufacturing or Engineering degree or HND, BTec professional level 5 award or equivalent NVQ level 5 qualification.

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

 

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

  • Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
  • Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
  • Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
  • Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

 

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