Maintenance Automation Manager

Ingram Micro•Hazleton, PA

1d•$88,700 - $150,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading all maintenance operations within a highly automated distribution environment, ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of facility infrastructure, material handling equipment, and automated systems. This role oversees preventive and predictive maintenance programs, equipment lifecycle management, facility operations, and continuous improvement initiatives that maximize uptime and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience in automated warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or logistics environments and possesses deep technical expertise in conveyor systems, PLC-controlled equipment, material handling technology, and building systems. This leader will manage a team of maintenance professionals, partner with vendors and contractors, and collaborate cross-functionally to support business objectives, optimize equipment performance, and minimize operational disruptions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Facilities Management, Operations Management, or a related technical field; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Minimum 7 years of maintenance, facilities, or reliability experience within a distribution center, warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, or automated operational environment.
Minimum 4 years of leadership experience managing maintenance technicians, supervisors, or technical teams.
Experience leading maintenance operations in highly automated environments.
Strong knowledge of conveyor systems, automated material handling equipment, sortation systems, and related technologies.
Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment, industrial controls, and electromechanical systems.
Proven success developing and implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills involving complex equipment and operational issues.
Experience managing maintenance budgets, vendor relationships, and contractor services.
Knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and facility infrastructure.
Demonstrated ability to analyze maintenance and operational data to improve equipment reliability and performance.
Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work flexible schedules and respond to critical operational issues in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety standards, and environmental compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in large-scale automated distribution centers, fulfillment centers, e-commerce operations, or logistics environments.
Hands-on experience with conveyor controls, sortation systems, robotics, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), or advanced material handling technologies.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent continuous improvement certification.
Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as SAP PM, Maximo, Fiix, or Maintenance Connection.
Knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), predictive maintenance technologies, and condition-based monitoring.
Experience leading capital projects, facility expansions, equipment installations, or automation upgrades.
Familiarity with energy management, sustainability initiatives, and environmental stewardship programs.
Professional certifications such as Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), Certified Reliability Leader (CRL), or related maintenance and engineering credentials.

Responsibilities

Lead all maintenance activities for automated distribution systems, conveyors, material handling equipment, scanning systems, and facility infrastructure.
Manage, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians and supervisors to achieve operational and safety goals.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Drive equipment reliability initiatives focused on reducing downtime and increasing throughput.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, controls, and automation-related issues.
Oversee maintenance, repair, replacement, and optimization of conveyor systems and automated equipment.
Manage relationships with external vendors, contractors, and service providers supporting maintenance operations and capital projects.
Develop labor, material, and project cost estimates for repairs, upgrades, and facility improvements.
Partner with operations, engineering, and leadership teams to align maintenance priorities with business objectives.
Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, building codes, and safety standards.
Analyze maintenance metrics, equipment performance data, and operational trends to drive continuous improvement.
Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and root-cause problem-solving initiatives to improve system performance and reliability.
Oversee maintenance activities for HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and other critical facility systems.
Support facility planning, infrastructure improvements, and capital investment projects.
Identify and implement sustainability initiatives that reduce energy consumption and environmental impact.