Director of Distribution Network Maintenance Operations

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Director of Distribution Center Maintenance (US Network)

Travel Required: 50%

What Will You Do?

The Director of Distribution Center Maintenance and Strategic Initiatives is responsible for maintaining, planning and growing Ashley's fleet of PIV Equipment as well as managing expansion and consolidation related strategic efforts for the Ashley DCs. This position is a key member of the leadership team and will have responsibility over multi sites in North America. The successful candidate will develop and implement effective maintenance programs to reduce R&M expense, improve reliability, security, efficiency, and safety of our equipment as well as oversee expansion/growth projects including racking and automation. This position will oversee the implementation of multiple projects, and the establishment of metrics to drive a culture of continuous improvement. This position may have other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Provide current maintenance guidelines as well as obsolescence planning for Ashley's global fleet of 2k PIVs.
• Drive a culture of 'zero downtime' to maximize fleet utilization, minimize repair times for all fleet related infrastructure including battery changers, opportunity chargers and other maintenance equipment.
• Lead and participate in mitigation steps for issues leading to production disruption, including power and network outages, infrastructure damage and other unforeseen events.
• Oversee relevant aspects of expansion projects and new DC openings including equipment planning, racking design and layout and facilities planning.
• Leverage systems &technology to adopt a proactive maintenance plan including regular PMs, LOTO, safety audits, etc.
• Work with internal stakeholders and local jurisdictions and inspectors to ensure compliance with permits, local building codes and all local/state/federal regulations
• Assist with definition of work scopes, soliciting and analyzing qualified bidders and bids, and negotiation of terms and performance standards for maintenance related contracts
• Maintain communication (all forms including written reports) with leadership teams, internal stakeholders, and outside clients to convey information and gain feedback to maintain compliance and adherence to established internal controls
• Ensure that facilities management maintains an elevated level of emergency preparedness at all times and serve as a key player in all facilities [1] related emergency response situations and overall safety.
• Manage expansion and consolidation projects, working with civil engineering teams, contractors, rack suppliers and installers, PMO, etc. to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Scope future Material Handling Equipment, including automation systems, AGVs, AMRs, Conveyors, Sortation Systems, etc. and partner with Automation Team and Operations on deployment projects.
• Make employment decisions and/or recommendations on hiring, improvement plans, transfers, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, pay adjustments, etc.
• Coordinate and manage the work of employees by directing members of the team to meet the area's goals. Audit regularly to ensure standard operating procedures are being adhered to.
• Manage employee performance and assist employees in making improvements to their performance through coaching, mentoring and administering performance reviews. Recommend, plan and/or implement employee training and skill development activities.
• Audit, maintain and ensure employee time-keeping and absentee records are accurate.
• Communicate company and departmental issues and goals and facilitate employee growth and development through weekly team meetings, regular individual employee meetings, coaching, training, and company-offered learning opportunities.
• Manage resources to optimize equipment, facilities, employees, methods and materials.
• Demonstrate the Company's Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.

What Do You Need?

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 7 years of experience in maintenance leadership or related area.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to deep dive into critical business problems.
• Experience in managing resources to optimize equipment, facilities, employees, methods, and materials.
• Experience with maintenance contract negotiations.
• Experience with system improvement methods.
• Proven ability to leverage data analysis to drive business insights and solutions.
• Strong project management and continuous improvement skills.
• Experience with automation deployment projects.

Compensation: Annual Salary = $140,000 - $200,000. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Profit sharing is available to eligible employees; this discretionary program is dependent on the profitability of the company.

Benefits: When you join our family, you are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits programs which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life/Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), Paid Holidays, 80 hours paid vacation and 40 hours of California Paid Sick Leave. Benefits may vary based on position and location, so we encourage you to speak with the recruiting team during the interview process.

Who We Are

At Ashley, we're more than a business...we're family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We're problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It's the reason we're always searching for better ways to delivering an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.

Our Core Values

Honesty & Integrity

• Without hesitation, uses candor and is direct in communication
• Is tough-minded in working in and meeting the demands of reality
• Always tells the truth and follows through on commitments

Passion, Drive, Discipline

• Enjoys working hard and pursues work with energy, drive, and willpower to finish
• Is disciplined in developing consistency into work processes
• Is focused and relentless in achieving goals

Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence

• Fights to take costs and waste out of the system
• Seeks to understand "why" something works the way it does, and through study and improvement determines how to better all processes and systems
• Strives for more in all areas of work by developing measurements, setting goals, and then working on ways to exceed goals through problem-solving methods that look beyond the obvious

Dirty Fingernail

• Does not rely on reports to run the business, but rather goes to the work that is being done and sees if the work is being done right for him/herself
• Has an insatiable curiosity and takes a "Go and See" approach to understand the current state of the business and the competitive realities
• Takes a hands-on approach to tackle problems and demonstrates critical thinking through use of effective questioning...asking the 5 "Whys"

Growth Focused

• Understands the customer's needs and wants, then challenges current ways of doing business that inhibits growth and organizes work to meet those needs
• Is competitive by studying the competition and is aggressive in looking for ways to beat them
• Strives to be the BEST by improving the quality of processes, reducing costs, doing more business, being profitable, and growing the business

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