Maintenance Manager
About The Position
The Black Tux is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead a team of facilities coordinators and maintenance technicians. This role is integral to the comprehensive upkeep, safety, reliability, and continuous improvement of all facility and operational systems across our warehouses. The Maintenance Manager will coordinate with outside service providers to ensure that building infrastructure, warehouse equipment, garment care systems, and automation equipment operate at peak performance. This position requires hands-on technical expertise across multiple maintenance disciplines, a strong foundation in lean manufacturing principles, and a demonstrated commitment to Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and data-driven reliability improvement.
Requirements
- 5–7+ years of progressive maintenance experience in a high-volume warehouse, distribution center, or manufacturing environment.
- 3+ years in a supervisory or management role overseeing a multi-trade maintenance team.
- Hands-on expertise in building mechanical systems, industrial equipment, automated material handling/conveyance systems, and garment care or dry-cleaning equipment.
- Strong background implementing TPM and continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen, RCA, and PDCA methodologies.
- Knowledgeable in CMMS platforms, OSHA and NFPA regulations, environmental compliance, and Industry 4.0 technologies such as predictive maintenance and IoT-based monitoring.
- Excellent problem-solving, root cause analysis, and prioritization skills, with a customer-focused mindset in fast-paced, high-volume operations.
Nice To Haves
- TPM Practitioner or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certified preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural, and climate control systems across the facility.
- Maintain warehouse infrastructure, including pallet racking, storage systems, docks, and material handling equipment.
- Lead maintenance and troubleshooting for dry cleaning, laundry, garment finishing, and steam tunnel equipment.
- Manage automated conveyance systems, including sorters, diverters, overhead garment systems, and controls integration.
- Coordinate maintenance activities with landlords, OEMs, contractors, IT teams, and third-party service providers.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, environmental, and local safety regulations, including LOTO, PPE, confined space, and hot work requirements.
- Champion TPM and continuous improvement initiatives, including OEE tracking, 5S, Kaizen, RCA, and preventive maintenance optimization.
- Analyze downtime and equipment performance data to improve reliability and support capital planning decisions.
- Recruit, develop, schedule, and manage multi-skilled maintenance technicians across shifts.
- Oversee maintenance budgets, CMMS/work order systems, asset history, spare parts inventory, and vendor management.
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Safety, Finance, and IT to align maintenance priorities with business goals.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, vision, and disability plans
- Option to participate in a 401(k) plan through Betterment
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Monthly cell phone reimbursement
- Monthly wellness stipend
- Free snacks & beverages
- 6 weeks paid parental leave; an additional 6-8 weeks disability leave for eligible birthing parents
- One Medical and Wellhub (Gympass) membership
- Employee engagement, cultural events, and trainings
- Discounts on garment rental and purchases for you, your partner, and friends & family
- Annual compensation review process
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
