Maintenance Automation Manager

About the role

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and optimization of company facilities and automated distribution systems. This role ensures the reliability, performance, and safety of facility infrastructure, including conveyors, scanning systems, and PLC-controlled equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day maintenance operations across facilities and automated systems, including conveyors, scanning systems, and PLC-controlled equipment
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of maintenance professionals; set objectives and ensure delivery of operational results
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability
• Oversee troubleshooting and resolution of moderately complex to complex equipment and facility issues
• Coordinate with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers to support maintenance, repairs, and capital projects
• Estimate labor, materials, and project costs for repairs, upgrades, and facility improvements
• Support facility planning by reviewing design requirements, costs, and infrastructure needs
• Ensure compliance with company standards, building codes, health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives to optimize maintenance processes and reduce downtime
• Analyze maintenance and operational data to improve system performance, reliability, and lifecycle management
• Identify and implement sustainability initiatives to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact
• Influence and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align maintenance priorities with business objectives
• Adapt departmental plans and priorities to address operational challenges and resource constraints

Requirements

• Strong experience managing maintenance operations in a distribution, warehouse, or manufacturing environment
• Proven leadership experience managing skilled professionals and support staff, with the ability to influence and develop teams
• Expertise in automated systems including conveyors, PLCs, and material handling equipment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex, non-routine issues
• Proven experience implementing preventive maintenance programs and driving system optimization
• Demonstrated ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives (lean methodologies preferred)
• Flexibility to work varied schedules and respond to urgent operational needs in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Minimum 7- years of relevant maintenance or facilities experience, including experience in automated environments
• Minimum 4 years of people leadership or supervisory experience

Skills

• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Technical Proficiency
• Team Building

Benefits

U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others.

Pay

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $88,700.00 - $150,800.00 per year.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is flexible and may vary depending on the needs of the business.