Maintenance Superintendent

About the role

Leggett & Platt Incorporated is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to oversee the maintenance department, ensure equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and maintain a safe and efficient operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise in the following areas: Maintenance Operations, Preventive & Predictive Maintenance, Safety & Compliance, Budget & Cost Control, Continuous Improvement, Vendor & Contractor Management.
• 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.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance (PM) schedules, implement predictive maintenance techniques (vibration analysis, thermography, etc.), overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• 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.
• Control labor, parts, and external contractor costs, ensure efficient use of resources and minimize waste, 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.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and contractors, coordinate service contracts and repair equipment, ensure quality and cost-effectiveness of outsourced work.

Requirements

• 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
• Able 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

Skills

• Certification in maintenance/reliability (e.g., CMRP)
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) experience
• SAP or other advanced CMMS system experience

Benefits

Leggett & Platt Incorporated offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Learn more about our benefits here: [Insert link to benefits page]

Pay

The salary range for this position is $[Low Salary Range] - $[High Salary Range]. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications. Learn more about our compensation philosophy here: [Insert link to compensation page]

Schedule

This role is full-time and works Monday through Friday from [Start Time] to [End Time]. Please note that this schedule may vary based on business needs. Learn more about our flexible scheduling options here: [Insert link to scheduling page]