Engineering and Facilities Maintenance Manager - Regional Distribution Center - Lugoff, SC

Target • Lugoff, SC

2d • $73,000 - $132,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering & Facilities Maintenance Manager leads the planning, operation, and upkeep of building systems, equipment, and infrastructure at a regional distribution center. The role is responsible for facility health and performance, including uptime, throughput, cost efficiency, and risk reduction, while promoting a safety-first, reliability-centered maintenance culture. It combines strategic planning with day-to-day execution, leadership, engineering practices, and continuous improvement.

The manager leads preventive and predictive maintenance, capital projects, vendor relationships, and emergency repairs for critical assets. They use maintenance metrics, data analysis, and root-cause investigations to improve performance, reduce downtime, and increase equipment effectiveness. The role also oversees facility assets and lifecycle planning, contractor quality, and operating and capital budgets across systems such as material handling equipment, power distribution, HVAC, fire suppression, dock equipment, and backup generators.

The position leads Maintenance Technicians, Facility Attendants, and CMMS Technicians through recruiting, onboarding, coaching, feedback, and training. It requires a strong safety focus, including enforcement of LOTO, Arc Flash, and PPE standards, hazard prevention, and post-incident investigations. In Food & Beverage operations, the manager also ensures sanitation and ammonia refrigeration compliance. The role operates in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment and may require leadership across shifts, including weekends, overnights, and holidays. Duties may change to meet business needs.

Requirements

• Preferred four-year degree in a relevant technical or engineering field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams across designated shifts, including weekends, overnights, and holidays.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Safety-first mindset and a proven track record of driving operational excellence.
• Skill in contractor and vendor management and capital project oversight, with ability to ensure quality, cost, and performance outcomes.
• Proficiency in CMMS/EAM systems and PC applications, with aptitude for using data and technology to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Self-motivated, customer-focused, and results-driven, with ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Physically able to access all areas of the distribution center, including mezzanines and freezer environments as low as –15°F.

Nice To Haves

• For Food & Beverage roles, expertise in ammonia refrigeration systems and deep knowledge of PSM/RMP and IIAR standards.
• For Food & Beverage roles, RETA certification (CIRO or CARO) is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, operate, and maintain facility building systems, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs and coordinate emergency repairs for critical assets.
• Oversee capital projects and manage vendors and contractors.
• Use maintenance metrics, data analysis, and root-cause investigations to improve reliability, reduce downtime, and enhance equipment effectiveness.
• Provide timely performance reporting and handle escalations across the Engineering & Facilities network.
• Lead, recruit, onboard, coach, and develop Maintenance Technicians, Facility Attendants, and CMMS Technicians.
• Set clear expectations and accountability, and provide formal and on-the-job training.
• Enforce LOTO, Arc Flash, and PPE standards; drive hazard prevention and lead post-incident investigations.
• For Food & Beverage operations, ensure sanitation and ammonia refrigeration compliance.
• Manage asset lifecycle planning, contractor quality, and OpEx and CapEx budget performance across facility systems.
• Use maintenance data and predictive technologies to improve reliability and reduce total cost of ownership.
• Lead teams and projects in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment, maintaining operational continuity across designated shifts, including weekends, overnights, and holidays.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and dependents may receive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance and other health benefits and programs.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Other eligible benefits may include financial, education, and well-being programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed