San Antonio FDC/BDC Maintenance Manager

Home Depot•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the success of assigned functions within a complex distribution center, working with the GM or AGM to develop strategies and objectives that maximize productivity and manage expenses. The role oversees facility and equipment maintenance, analyzes trends, solves problems, and typically manages a team of direct reports. The manager ensures operational excellence across warehouse areas, including warehouse management systems and related equipment; efficient and safe inventory processing; suitable warehouse layout and product placement; and organized, well-maintained areas. The role establishes departmental work methods, resolves operational problems, and communicates expertise and approval concerning departmental activities. The manager oversees facility repairs, maintenance, and equipment installation; sources and reviews repair contractor bids; and selects contractors while ensuring compliance with safety, schedule, budget, and quality standards. The role reviews maintenance, production, and quality reports to plan or modify maintenance activities and recommends and implements cost-effective facility and equipment changes that meet safety standards. The position promotes a safety culture, monitors distribution center safety and physical security, and regularly inspects equipment and facilities. It also coaches, trains, and develops associates; provides performance feedback; ensures technical certifications are achieved and maintained; and supports an employee-centered, union-free workplace. Typically reports to the GM and manages a department or functional group through subordinate supervisors or managers, with responsibility for personnel matters including selection, termination, performance appraisal, and professional development. Overnight travel is typically less than 10% of the time. The role requires intermittent physical exertion, including walking, standing, stooping, climbing, and lifting material or equipment, sometimes heavy or awkward. Working conditions are typically comfortable, with regular exposure to temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, and fumes that may cause noticeable discomfort or moderate risk of accident or illness.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
High school diploma and/or GED knowledge, skills, and abilities, typically acquired through completion of that education.
At least 3 years of work experience.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and be on call at various times.
Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Must be open to relocation.
Ability to perform intermittent physical exertion, including walking, standing, stooping, climbing, and lifting material or equipment, sometimes heavy or awkward.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree concentrating in Operations Management, Business, or Supply Chain.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Previous change management experience, including driving, influencing, and inspiring change through communication at all impacted levels.
Five years of experience in a distribution environment.
Experience managing conveyor systems, material handling equipment, and electrical PLC controls.

Responsibilities

Ensure operational excellence in warehouse areas, including operation of warehouse management systems and related equipment, efficient and safe inventory processing, appropriate warehouse layout and product placement, and maintenance and organization of warehouse areas.
Establish methods and procedures for departmental work activities, identify and resolve operational problems, and communicate expertise and approval concerning departmental activities.
Oversee facility repairs, maintenance, and equipment installation to ensure continuous operations.
Source and review contractor bids and select contractors, ensuring compliance with safety, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
Review maintenance, production, and quality control reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities.
Recommend and implement cost-effective changes to facilities and equipment that comply with safety standards.
Promote a culture of safety by following company policies and procedures, monitoring distribution center safety and physical security, and regularly inspecting equipment and facilities.
Coach, train, and develop associates through formal and informal methods; provide performance feedback; and ensure technical certifications are achieved and maintained.
Maintain an employee-centered, union-free work environment.
Manage a department or functional group through subordinate supervisors or managers and handle personnel matters, including selection, termination, performance appraisal, and professional development.