Maintenance Manager - Houston

Responsible for the success of assigned functions within a complex distribution center environment. Develops strategies and objectives for maximizing productivity and leveraging expenses.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Leads operational excellence in all warehouse areas, including operations of warehouse management system(s) and related equipment.
• Ensures inventory is received efficiently and is safely processed in the warehouse.
• Administers proper layout of warehouse and product placement as well as maintenance and organization of all warehouse areas.
• Manages all aspects of the facility related to repair, maintenance, and installation of equipment to ensure continuous operations.
• Sources and reviews contractor bids for repairs then is responsible for contractor selection and ensures contractors are compliant with standards.
• Reviews maintenance, production and quality control reports along with statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities.
• Maintains a culture of safety throughout the organization by following safety policies and procedures as well as monitoring DC safety, physical security, and inspects equipment along with facilities for compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Coaches, trains, and develops through training programs then provides job performance based feedback and ensures technical certifications are achieved and sustained.

Nature and Scope

• Solutions require analysis and investigation.
• Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.
• Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Must continuously stand or walk or regularly requires lifting/handling/carrying material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.