Maintenance Manager
Req ID: 6250
Job Category: Manufacturing / Truck Driver
Location:
Monroe, OH, US, 45050
Be Part of the Future of Sleep!
At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we're more than a mattress company, we're a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150-year heritage in delivering industry-leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons® and Tuft & Needle®.
What You'll Do:
Position Summary
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all maintenance operations at the plant to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency. This role drives preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, develops a high-performing maintenance team, and partners closely with Operations and Continuous Improvement leaders to support production goals and world-class manufacturing standards.
Key Responsibilities
Safety & Compliance
· Foster a strong safety culture by enforcing all company safety policies and OSHA regulations, with the goal of eliminating work-related injuries.
· Ensure maintenance work is performed safely and in compliance with all regulatory and company standards.
· Coordinate with the Operations Manager and Kaizen Promotion Officer (KPO) to report, investigate, and address work-related accidents, equipment incidents, or suspected sabotage involving machinery, tools, or systems.
How You'll Do It:
Maintenance Operations & Leadership
· Organize, lead, and supervise all daily maintenance activities for the assigned plant, including production equipment, tools, facilities, fire protection systems, security systems, and grounds.
· Plan and control maintenance labor and expense budgets while maintaining high reliability and uptime.
· Oversee the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, adjustment, and repair of plant equipment and tools.
· Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with specifications, safety standards, and quality expectations.
· Establish, revise, and standardize maintenance work procedures to support production schedules and operational priorities.
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
· Design, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all mechanical, electrical, and automated equipment.
· Ensure timely completion of all preventive maintenance activities and proper documentation within the CMMS.
· Manage and optimize the MaintainX system for work orders, PM scheduling, asset tracking, and reporting.
Performance Management & Continuous Improvement
· Measure, monitor, and improve Maintenance KPIs, including (but not limited to):
o Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
o PM completion percentage
o Work order completion rate
o Equipment downtime and reliability metrics
· Develop and implement TPM/TPMO plans to improve equipment performance and reduce unplanned downtime.
· Identify opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and cost reduction; recommend and implement new programs and technologies as needed.
Training & Team Development
· Provide initial and ongoing maintenance training for maintenance technicians, production associates, and other plant personnel as appropriate.
· Evaluate maintenance skills and performance, identifying development needs to build technical expertise and bench strength.
· Foster collaboration and strong communication across maintenance, production, and support teams to drive a high-performance culture.
Additional Site Responsibilities
· Open the plant as required, ensuring facilities, lighting, and equipment are operational at the start of shift.
· Supervise the Foundation Cell (until further notice).
· Manage the Crown forklift fleet, including inspections, battery maintenance, vendor coordination, and compliance tracking.
· Review, request, and manage tools, equipment, and supplies required to support maintenance operations.
· Perform other duties as assigned to support plant objectives.
What You'll Bring:
Qualifications & Experience
Required
· 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance, including leadership of highly technical mechanics or technicians.
· Demonstrated ability to manage safety and risk programs in a manufacturing environment.
· Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate information, adjust priorities, and generate effective solutions.
· Proven track record of managing goals, KPIs, and high-quality work in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across functions while living the SSB Mission and Core Values.
Preferred
· Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience (Green Belt preferred).
· Electrical certification or strong electrical systems knowledge.
· Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives related to uptime, reliability, and cost control.
Why work at Serta Simmons Bedding?
When you join SSB, you become part of a winning and diverse team that is excited and committed to helping people get better sleep. We provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, employee perks, and the chance to be part of the future of sleep.
Benefits and Perks (USA, Salary non-union- optional):
Health, Dental, and Vision
Annual employee contribution to HSA
401K with company match
Paid Time Off / Vacation
12 company holidays
Sick days
Company paid short- and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Discount programs including Friends and family discounts
Referral Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement
Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer.
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed/religion, sex (including sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping or expression), genetic information (including family medical history), or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
SSB will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them, as required by law.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to where legally required, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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