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 reports directly to the Branch Manager.

• 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)
• Continuously improve maintenance strategies to reduce failures
• PM (Preventive Maintenance) Compliance Rate

• 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

• 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 a 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

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

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veteran/Disability Employer

Nearest Major Market:
Gary. Nearest Secondary Market:
Chicago.