Sr. Manager, Maintenance

Macy’s

$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in maintenance management or related field
  • Strong background in electrical and mechanical engineering
  • Proficiency with PLC control systems
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and team development experience
  • Solid understanding of financial principles and budget management
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Commitment to safety and maintenance best practices

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with operational teams to optimize distribution logistics
  • Ensure safety and optimal condition of all building and equipment
  • Support best practices for continuity across the supply chain
  • Train and supervise maintenance teams for peak performance
  • Develop cost-effective strategies for maintenance and energy consumption
  • Lead root cause analysis for troubleshooting equipment issues
  • Manage procurement of parts and services for maintenance needs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
  • 401(k) match to support retirement savings
  • Paid time off and eight paid holidays
  • Merchandise discounts for employees
  • Performance-based incentives and annual merit reviews
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental health and legal support
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Overview

The Senior Manager, Maintenance, under the supervision of the Maintenance Director, is responsible for the facility and building equipment at Macy's Distribution Center. They perform preventive and corrective maintenance on material handling equipment, powered equipment, and building structures. Additionally, they conduct diagnostics and utilize troubleshooting skills to analyze, improve, and repair equipment. The Senior Manager, Maintenance, also repairs, maintains, installs, and updates electrical systems for equipment, buildings, and grounds.

What You Will Do
  • Collaborate with operational teams to support distribution center logistics functions. Develop operational proficiency in supported business units and bridge the gap between functional requirements and the mechanical capabilities of material handling systems
  • Ensure building and equipment are maintained in optimal, safe running condition at the lowest cost
  • Support and develop best practices that promote continuity across Macy's Supply Chain, including the CFC network
  • Promote and ensure the safety of staff and colleagues
  • Train, develop, and supervise maintenance teams
  • Establish and pursue visionary goals that enhance operational customer support
  • Lead and cultivate internal technical support within the engineering staff
  • Maintain all Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) equipment within OEM safe operational specifications
  • Develop cost-effective maintenance, energy consumption, and operational improvements for the facility and equipment
  • Lead and promote behaviors aligned with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) practices, particularly in Preventative Maintenance
  • Ensure analytical troubleshooting and root cause analysis practices are consistently followed
  • Procure equipment, parts, and contracted services
  • Collaborate with outside regulatory agencies and consultants as necessary
  • Provide cost estimates for major repairs and capital improvements
  • Prepare scope documents and solicit proposals for repair and construction services from third-party service providers
  • Manage budgets to achieve financial targets
  • Develop innovative, cost-effective ideas to improve existing material handling systems and optimize product flow
  • Maintain regular, dependable attendance and punctuality
  • Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities
  • Fulfill any other responsibilities deemed essential by management

Skills You Will Need

Electrical and Mechanical Engineering: Demonstrated expertise in electrical troubleshooting and maintaining industrial equipment, with a strong background in both electrical and mechanical engineering

PLC Control Systems: Proficiency in understanding and working with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) control systems

Team Work: Ability to work independently on maintenance tasks throughout the building and collaborate effectively on team projects

Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy with meticulous attention to detail in all tasks and projects

Effective Communication: Ability to communicate effectively and share key business information with colleagues and peers

Leadership and Team Development: Proven ability to develop team members through feedback, coaching, and performance management, as well as building and developing high-performing teams

Analytical: Strong analytical skills and approach to problem-solving, with the ability to analyze complex issues and develop effective solutions

Financial Acumen: Understanding of financial principles and budget management, with the ability to manage budgets to achieve financial targets

Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Capacity to develop innovative, cost-effective ideas to improve existing material handling systems and optimize product flow, as well as drive continuous improvement initiatives

Safety Management: Commitment to promoting and ensuring the safety of staff and colleagues, with a focus on maintaining optimal, safe running conditions for building and equipment

Procurement and Vendor Management: Experience in procuring equipment, parts, and contracted services, as well as collaborating with outside regulatory agencies and consultants as necessary

Project Management: Ability to provide cost estimates for major repairs and capital improvements, prepare scope documents, and solicit proposals for repair and construction services from third-party service providers

Who You Are
  • Candidates with a High School Diploma or equivalent are encouraged to apply.
  • This position requires heavy lifting, constant moving, standing, and reaching with arms and hands. Involves standing for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 50 lbs. stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders. May involve reaching above eye level. Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
  • Able to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on department and company needs.

What We Can Offer You

Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.

Some additional benefits we offer include:
  • Merchandise discounts
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Annual merit review
  • Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
  • Tuition reimbursement

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