Maintenance Superintendent

 

Leggett & Platt Incorporated is seeking to hire a Maintenance Superintendent to oversee the maintenance department, ensure equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and maintain a safe and efficient operation. This role manages maintenance personnel, preventive maintenance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives to support production goals. This position will report directly to the Branch Manager

 

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

Lead and Supervise in the following areas:

Maintenance Operations

• Oversee all maintenance activities (preventive, predictive, and corrective)
• Ensure equipment uptime and reliability for production operations
• Coordinate emergency repairs and troubleshoot critical issues
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Develop and manage preventive maintenance (PM) schedules
• Implement predictive maintenance techniques (vibration analysis, thermography, etc.)
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 
• Continuously improving maintenance strategies to reduce failures
• PM (Preventive Maintenance) Compliance Rate 

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and training
• Enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and safe work practices
• Maintain environmental and regulatory compliance

Budget & Cost Control

• Control labor, parts, and external contractor costs
• Ensure efficient use of resources and minimize waste

Continuous Improvement

• Drive reliability improvement initiatives
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures
• Support Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM programs
• Identify opportunities for process and equipment improvements

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Manage relationships with external vendors and contractors
• Coordinate service contracts and repair equipment
• Ensure quality and cost-effectiveness of outsourced work

 

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

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related field
  (Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree

• 5–10+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing or industrial environment
• 3–5+ years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Experience managing maintenance teams and budgets
• Strong background in mechanical, electrical, and/or automation systems

• Knowledge of industrial equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, and controls
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
• Understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings

• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building abilities
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and safety practices
• Experience with LOTO, hazard analysis, and risk mitigation

 

Things we consider a plus:

• Certification in maintenance/reliability (e.g., CMRP)
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification