Maintenance Manager

Vanderlande Industries•Los Angeles, CA

17d•$105,000 - $118,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager oversees maintenance operations for an Automated Baggage Handling System within a service contract environment. The role manages maintenance personnel, coordinates support for Neighbor Island flight operations, and drives continuous improvement across maintenance functions. It aligns operational work with customer expectations, subcontractor capabilities, and internal performance standards. The manager leads a department of 30–40 people performing interrelated maintenance functions, setting priorities, distributing workloads, and monitoring performance quality. The position is full-time and exempt, with standard daytime hours and flexibility to address operational needs or support shift activities. It reports to the Regional Contract Manager / O&M Manager. The position is based at LAX Airport in Los Angeles, California.

Requirements

Technical education in Electrical, Mechanical, or Control Systems Engineering, or a similar field related to Baggage Handling Systems solutions.
At least 5 years of experience in a technical role with a strong background in electromechanical systems.
At least 3 years of leadership experience in maintenance or engineering team management.
Ability to attain and maintain an Airport ID Badge.
Ability to attain and maintain a Customs & Border Protection Security Seal.
Ability to attain and maintain an airport-issued driver’s permit.

Nice To Haves

Proven team leadership and performance management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in the local language is preferred.
Effective interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.
Strong technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
Experience in airports, baggage handling or parcel systems, airlines, or similar environments.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the maintenance team to ensure maintenance activities are performed efficiently and safely.
Develop and manage staff schedules, allocating manpower and skills across shifts.
Monitor team performance and implement performance improvement initiatives.
Coordinate with the customer, subcontractors, and internal departments to support operational integration and communication.
Identify and implement process improvements and efficiency gains.
Communicate directly with the customer’s management team to develop collaborative solutions and maintain relationships.
Maintain contact with corporate headquarters to align strategic maintenance activities and reporting.
Oversee maintenance scheduling, resource planning, and task delegation.
Conduct team meetings and performance reviews.
Rotate team members to build cross-functional capabilities and operational resilience.
Ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks to support uninterrupted operations.
Report maintenance metrics, progress, and system performance to internal and external stakeholders.
Analyze maintenance processes to improve quality, reliability, and safety.
Set departmental priorities, distribute workload, monitor performance quality, and support continuous improvement and team development.