Interim Area Maintenance Manager - West Coast Omni Center

Nordstrom•Riverside, CA

1d•$87,500 - $145,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Maintenance Manager leads a team of MHE, Controls, and support technicians to keep material handling, industrial automation, and base building systems running at peak performance in a 24/7 fulfillment environment. This role balances proactive planning with real-time problem resolution — managing preventative maintenance programs while responding decisively to emergencies that demand quick, hands-on action. Using KPIs and metrics, this role sets the operations team up for success by delivering safe, quick, and reliable repairs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline; OR equivalent combination of education and experience
3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a mechanized distribution, fulfillment, or manufacturing environment
2+ years of direct leadership or supervisory experience
Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Experience with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and integrated automation systems
Working knowledge of electrical and industrial controls, blueprint and schematic reading
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma, Lean, or other operational excellence certification
Experience managing department budgets, RFPs, and contractor/vendor relationships
Experience with statistical analysis and reliability metrics
Project management experience
Familiarity with building systems, HVAC, life safety, and site security infrastructure

Responsibilities

Champion a safety-first culture by enforcing safe work practices, delivering timely training, and holding the team accountable to lockout/tagout (LOTO) and electrical safety standards
Implement the maintenance business plan for your area by setting goals, managing staffing and scheduling, assigning work, and coordinating workloads to hit performance targets
Lead and coach a shift of technicians, providing mentorship and feedback that supports their growth and performance
Manage the performance of vendors and suppliers, holding contractors accountable to service-level expectations
Design and implement preventative maintenance programs that maximize equipment availability and extend asset life
Monitor and respond to equipment downtime events, driving root cause analysis and corrective action to minimize impact to operations
Lead and report on root cause analysis findings, implementing and validating corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Develop solutions to complex technical problems, escalate to outside contractors when needed, and remain on call for emergencies
Handle multiple projects and daily priorities simultaneously, meeting deadlines while developing plans to accomplish departmental and distribution goals
Monitor and manage productivity by preparing, reviewing, and analyzing maintenance and reliability reports
Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track work orders, parts usage, and asset history
Partner with Operations leadership to align maintenance priorities with production schedules and build strong cross-functional working relationships
Assist in developing and managing department budgets, including cost control and capital planning
Ensure technicians are trained and compliant with company policies, safety standards, and operating procedures
Support continuous improvement initiatives that drive operational excellence across the site