Area Maintenance Manager - Portland Distribution Center

About the role

The Area Maintenance Manager leads a team of MHE, Controls, and support technicians to keep material handling, industrial automation, and base building systems running at peak performance in a 24/7 fulfillment environment. This role balances proactive planning with real-time problem resolution — managing preventative maintenance programs while responding decisively to emergencies that demand quick, hands-on action. Using KPIs and metrics, this role sets the operations team up for success by delivering safe, quick, and reliable repairs. This role reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture by enforcing safe work practices, delivering timely training, and holding the team accountable to lockout/tagout (LOTO) and electrical safety standards
• Implement the maintenance business plan for your area by setting goals, managing staffing and scheduling, assigning work, and coordinating workloads to hit performance targets
• Lead and coach a shift of technicians, providing mentorship and feedback that supports their growth and performance
• Manage the performance of vendors and suppliers, holding contractors accountable to service-level expectations
• Design and implement preventative maintenance programs that maximize equipment availability and extend asset life
• Monitor and respond to equipment downtime events, driving root cause analysis and corrective action to minimize impact to operations
• Lead and report on root cause analysis findings, implementing and validating corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Develop solutions to complex technical problems, escalate to outside contractors when needed, and remain on call for emergencies
• Handle multiple projects and daily priorities simultaneously, meeting deadlines while developing plans to accomplish departmental and distribution goals
• Monitor and manage productivity by preparing, reviewing, and analyzing maintenance and reliability reports
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track work orders, parts usage, and asset history
• Partner with Operations leadership to align maintenance priorities with production schedules and build strong cross-functional working relationships
• Assist in developing and managing department budgets, including cost control and capital planning
• Ensure technicians are trained and compliant with company policies, safety standards, and operating procedures
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that drive operational excellence across the site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline; OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a mechanized distribution, fulfillment, or manufacturing environment
• 2+ years of direct leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Experience with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and integrated automation systems
• Working knowledge of electrical and industrial controls, blueprint and schematic reading
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require
• Six Sigma, Lean, or other operational excellence certification
• Experience managing department budgets, RFPs, and contractor/vendor relationships
• Experience with statistical analysis and reliability metrics
• Project management experience
• Familiarity with building systems, HVAC, life safety, and site security infrastructure

Benefits

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
• This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses.
• Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more.
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