Maintenance Supervisor

We, at LPFP - Salisbury, a Leggett & Platt company, are searching for a Maintenance Supervisor to lead our Maintenance team.  We have been manufacturing carpet underlay for over 22 years and are considered a full-scale recycler. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to maintain the functionality of equipment, oversee repairs and installations, lead and develop technicians, and maintain a safe facility.  Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by enhancing the company’s proficiency to optimize its production system in order to meet its long-term objectives. 

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

• This is a hands-on role in keeping the plant up and running.
• Direct workers engaged in planned maintenance, preventive maintenance, and emergency repair of mechanical / electrical process equipment and structures.
• Create / Reviews job orders to determine work priorities.  Coordinates with production personnel to schedule repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations.
• Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Reviews manufacturer’s service manuals, plant usage schedules, and records of maintenance problems to determine optimum frequency of preventive maintenance.
• Develops and coordinates maintenance plans for installation of new equipment.
• Maintains maintenance data and other records, as required.
• Participates in SafeGuard Audits and Toolbox training.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety/health regulations.

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

• You will need to have all of the required tools that is expected of our Maintenance personnel.

• A working knowledge of manufacturing process equipment including shafts /bearings, chains, pumps, pneumatics, and hydraulics. 
• Good communication skills and be able to work with people from different departments in an office and manufacturing environment.
• To be self-motivated, organized, trustworthy, empathetic, and optimistic to create a healthy and productive work environment.
• Foster motivation by giving subordinates autonomy to do the job, by creating a supportive environment, and by giving recognition when the job is done well.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills in order to manage the maintenance budget, supervise a team of technicians, prioritize work based on need, and manage maintenance metrics.
• Excellent time management skills to manage multiple tasks and achieve results.
• To be detail-oriented and well organized
• Basic computer literacy
• Basic math and writing skills.
• Must be able to read blueprints & schematics.
• Must have knowledge of “Hot Work” procedures and permits.
• Must have Safety harness & rigging knowledge.
• Ability to lift weights up to 50 pounds.
• High School diploma or GED
• 5 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Things we consider a plus:

• A working knowledge of Programable Logic Controllers
• Electrical Experience / Knowledge

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.

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• 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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We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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