Maintenance Automation Manager

Ingram Micro • Hazleton, PA

3d • $88,700 - $150,800

About The Position

The Maintenance Automation Manager leads maintenance operations in a highly automated distribution environment, ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of facility infrastructure, material handling equipment, and automated systems. The role oversees preventive and predictive maintenance, equipment lifecycle management, facility operations, and continuous improvement to maximize uptime and operational efficiency. The manager leads maintenance professionals, works with vendors and contractors, and collaborates across functions to support business objectives, optimize equipment performance, and minimize disruptions.

The position requires technical expertise in conveyor systems, PLC-controlled equipment, material handling technology, and building systems, along with leadership experience in automated warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or logistics environments. Relocation assistance is available. The typical U.S. base pay range is USD $88,700–$150,800 per year; actual pay depends on work location, pay grade, role responsibilities, and relevant experience and skills. Certain roles may also be eligible for merit increases, annual bonuses or sales incentives, and long-term incentives. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, a 401(k) plan and company match, short- and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits. Applicants must pass a drug test and a post-offer background check.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Facilities Management, Operations Management, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 7 years of maintenance, facilities, or reliability experience in a distribution center, warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, or automated operational environment.
• At least 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 with PLC-controlled equipment, industrial controls, and electromechanical systems.
• Demonstrated 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.
• 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 credentials such as Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), Certified Reliability Leader (CRL), or related maintenance and engineering certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities for automated distribution systems, conveyors, material handling equipment, scanning systems, and facility infrastructure.
• Manage, coach, and develop maintenance technicians and supervisors to meet operational and safety goals.
• Develop, implement, and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Drive equipment reliability initiatives to reduce downtime and increase throughput.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, controls, and automation issues.
• Oversee maintenance, repair, replacement, and optimization of conveyor systems and automated equipment.
• Manage 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 of 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.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Wellbeing benefits
• Merit increases, annual bonus or sales incentives, and long-term incentives may be available for eligible roles
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager