Automation Maintenance Manager

About the role

The Automation Maintenance Manager is responsible for the management and execution of a comprehensive maintenance program for their assigned business unit for both automation and facilities. This position ensures that the business' key maintenance objectives, plans and strategies are effectively communicated and implemented within their respective business unit.

Responsibilities

• Works to implement strategies key to business, customer and site performance measurement developed by leadership in conjunction with onsite CI processes.
• Maintain AGV software platforms and integrations with WES/WCS systems for optimized vehicle traffic and task efficiency.
• Manage day-to-day performance and health of AGV/LGV systems including uptime, fault response, and battery diagnostics.
• Ensure all equipment and automation is at solution up time.
• Basic cost tracking of spare parts and vendor costs.
• Manage performance of direct reports to include LGV Technicians and LGV Fault Chasers (also referred to as “Wranglers”). Track/minimize staff OT.
• Complete basic planning for PMs and typical repair projects for a specific site/sites. This includes day-to-day troubleshooting and repair, as well as identifying and driving continuous improvement initiatives and fostering accountability.
• Aid in the Implementation of business maintenance programs.
• Aid in directing the maintenance activities including policy compliance, marketing and sales support. This includes the monitoring of KPI’s that has been set up previously, MTF, vendor response, along with other critical items needed to support optimal automation performance.
• Lead the calibration and alignment of AGV systems (e.g., LIDAR, encoders, navigation sensors, drive units).
• Generate and present detailed equipment health reports, downtime trends, and maintenance KPIs.
• Manage teams internally to ensure the best result at the most cost-effective solution.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on recurring faults or systemic issues; implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Adhere to maintenance strategies.
• Perform and manage preventative maintenance functions of team on lower, to mid complexity automated sites.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma/GED
• Bachelor's degree in business, Logistics, Engineering, or related field
• 3 years or more in maintenance management experience while supervising others
• 5 years or more in automation/mechanical maintenance
• Electrical (including high voltage systems) and mechanical equipment, conveyance systems and warehouse automation
• Advanced experience using and in trouble-shooting automation control issues using Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) or Warehouse Execution Systems (WES) or advanced PLC troubleshooting
• Advanced experience maintaining spare parts inventories and Preventive Maintenance schedules using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Basic proficiency in MS Excel and maintenance software

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to read, analyze, and interpret operation manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Must be a critical problem solver and know how to escalate issues outside the 4 walls

Skills

• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Able to manage multiple internal/external customers through their team to achieve required timelines
• Required to manage multiple internal/external customers through their team to achieve required timelines

Pay

Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month Annual Salary Pay: $115K

Schedule

Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm (on call for emergencies)