Director, Maintenance
Macy's•China Grove, TX
•$113,700 - $189,400
About The Position
The Director, Maintenance manages and oversees maintenance activities across one or more Macy’s Supply Chain network distribution centers and leads and mentors facility maintenance teams. The role is responsible for maintaining facility, site, and material handling equipment in a large-scale distribution environment, while supporting reliable, safe, and efficient operations. It oversees technical systems, maintenance planning and budgets, asset readiness, preventive and predictive maintenance, and repair and construction work. The Director collaborates with facility operations, corporate engineering, vendors, service providers, regulatory agencies, consultants, and local authorities. The position also supports corporate Energy, Recycling, and Sustainability initiatives and fosters an accepting and respectful environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; candidates with this education are encouraged to apply.
- Ability to lead and develop executive and front-line colleagues and mentor maintenance teams.
- Proficiency in mechanical systems, fire protection, electrical, plumbing, automation equipment, material handling equipment, conveyor systems, and control systems.
- Experience with maintenance and housekeeping budget planning and efficient financial controls.
- Ability to collaborate with operational teams on supply chain strategies and recommend equipment and material handling improvements.
- Track record of improving building and equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency through procedures and methodologies.
- Ability to assess asset readiness, prepare scope documents, solicit proposals, and oversee repair and construction projects.
- Ability to generate cost-effective improvements to material handling systems and product flow.
- Strong communication skills and ability to present information to varied stakeholders.
- Sound decision-making and ability to manage multiple processes in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and act with a sense of urgency.
- Strong analytical troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
- Leadership experience directing contractors and collaborating with building senior-level executives to support daily operations.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on department and company needs.
- Ability to meet the physical and visual demands described, including lifting at least 50 pounds, standing, moving, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing ladders, and requirements for close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Nice To Haves
- AutoCAD proficiency is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop executive and front-line colleagues responsible for maintaining facility, site, and material handling equipment.
- Oversee mechanical, fire protection, electrical, plumbing, automation, material handling, conveyor, and control systems, serving as the facility subject matter expert.
- Plan maintenance and housekeeping budgets, own the departmental budget, and use efficient financial controls.
- Collaborate with facility operations teams to plan and execute supply chain strategies.
- Recommend strategies and improvements that use material handling systems and equipment to enhance operations.
- Promote procedures and methodologies that improve building and equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency.
- Recommend maintenance-practice improvements across the network to support continuity and standardization.
- Advocate for new technology and prepare the maintenance team to take ownership of it.
- Implement a CMMS methodology supporting preventive and predictive maintenance, and maintain documentation of maintenance activities and asset histories.
- Support the network Root Cause Analysis procedure for equipment failures and communicate findings across distribution centers.
- Develop cost-effective maintenance, energy-consumption, and operational improvement opportunities.
- Represent Macy’s in facility-level interactions with regulatory agencies, consultants, and local authorities.
- Assess asset material readiness and maintain a capital and equipment obsolescence replacement schedule.
- Prepare scopes of work and solicit proposals for repair and construction services from third-party providers.
- Develop cost-effective ideas to improve material handling systems and optimize product flow.
- Advise corporate engineering on MHE mechanical controls, design, installation, and long-term maintenance plans for large-scale capital projects.
- Work with vendors installing material handling equipment to ensure compliance with design specifications and Macy’s/OSHA safety requirements.
- Support and lead facility participation in corporate Energy, Recycling, and Sustainability initiatives.
- Foster acceptance and respect and build authentic relationships with colleagues, customers, and communities.
- Fulfill other responsibilities deemed essential by leadership.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
- 401(k) match
- Paid time off
- Eight paid holidays
- Continuous learning and leadership development
- Colleague Resource Groups
- Volunteer opportunities
- Merchandise discounts
- Performance-based incentives
- Annual merit review
- Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal and financial advice
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
High school or GED
