Assistant Maintenance Manager

Assistant Maintenance Manager

Distribution Center Operations | Industrial Maintenance & Reliability

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Maintenance Manager to join a fast-paced, high-volume distribution center operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional with strong technical expertise, leadership abilities, and a passion for equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement.

The Assistant Maintenance Manager will work closely with the Maintenance Manager to oversee daily maintenance activities, support maintenance technicians, minimize equipment downtime, and ensure safe and efficient facility operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for distribution center equipment and facility systems.
• Oversee maintenance of automated material handling equipment, conveyors, sortation systems, dock equipment, utilities, and building systems.
• Coordinate maintenance priorities, assign work orders, and ensure timely completion of repairs.
• Monitor CMMS activity, preventive maintenance compliance, equipment downtime, and maintenance KPIs.
• Identify recurring equipment issues, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve reliability.
• Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and technical support to maintenance technicians and team leads.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and company safety standards.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, Operations, Engineering, and Safety teams to support facility maintenance needs.
• Assist with spare parts inventory, maintenance projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate maintenance performance, equipment concerns, and operational priorities to leadership.

Qualifications

Required:

• 3+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, facilities maintenance, manufacturing, distribution centers, automated warehousing, or a similar environment.
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and mechanical or electrical systems.
• Experience coordinating maintenance activities, work orders, and equipment repairs.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Working knowledge of industrial safety procedures and maintenance best practices.

Preferred:

• 1+ year of maintenance leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
• Experience working in a high-volume distribution center or automated warehouse.
• Knowledge of conveyors, automated material handling systems, sortation equipment, PLCs, and industrial automation.
• Experience utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Experience monitoring equipment downtime, preventive maintenance compliance, and maintenance performance metrics.
• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering Technology, Facilities Management, or a related technical field.
• OSHA 10/30, CMRP, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, or automation-related certifications.

What We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate is a hands-on maintenance leader who combines strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting knowledge with the ability to develop teams, improve equipment reliability, and support high-volume operations.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Experience reducing equipment downtime and improving maintenance efficiency
• Ability to troubleshoot complex industrial equipment
• A proactive approach to safety and preventive maintenance
• Strong collaboration with operations and cross-functional teams
• A continuous improvement mindset

Work Environment

This position operates in an active distribution center environment and requires a combination of hands-on facility involvement and administrative responsibilities. Schedule flexibility, including occasional weekends, overtime, and urgent maintenance support, may be required.

Interested in Learning More?

If you have a background in industrial maintenance, maintenance leadership, equipment reliability, or automated distribution center operations , we would love to connect!

Apply today or reach out directly to learn more about this opportunity.

#MaintenanceManager #AssistantMaintenanceManager #IndustrialMaintenance #DistributionCenter #MaintenanceLeadership #PreventiveMaintenance #Automation #Hiring