San Antonio FDC/BDC Maintenance Manager

The Home Depot•San Antonio, TX

1d•$110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for assigned functions in a complex distribution center and works with the GM or AGM to develop strategies and objectives that maximize productivity and leverage expenses. The role manages and oversees facility and equipment maintenance, analyzes trends, solves problems, and typically leads direct reports to support the distribution center’s success. The manager oversees warehouse operational excellence, including warehouse management systems and related equipment, inventory processing, facility layout, product placement, and the maintenance and organization of warehouse areas. They manage equipment and facility repairs, maintenance, and installations; review contractor bids and select contractors; and ensure work meets safety, schedule, budget, and quality standards. The role also reviews maintenance, production, and quality reports; recommends cost-effective, safety-compliant facility and equipment changes; and promotes safety and compliance through regular inspections. The role coaches, trains, and develops associates, provides performance feedback, supports technical certifications, and maintains a union-free, employee-centered workplace. It typically reports to the GM and is accountable for a department or functional group through subordinate supervisors or managers, including personnel matters such as hiring, termination, performance appraisal, and professional development. Overnight travel is typically less than 10%.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Minimum education typically acquired through completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
At least 3 years of work experience.
Ability to work weekends and holidays.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and be on call at various times.
Must be open to relocation.
Physical ability to perform intermittent continuous exertion, including walking, standing, stooping, climbing, and lifting materials or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree concentrating in Operations Management, Business, or Supply Chain.
Proficiency with 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 across warehouse areas, including warehouse management systems and related equipment, efficient and safe inventory processing, appropriate facility layout and product placement, and organized, well-maintained areas.
Establish methods and procedures for departmental work; identify and resolve operational problems; and communicate expertise and approval concerning departmental activities.
Manage facility repairs, maintenance, and equipment installations to ensure continuous operations.
Source and review contractor bids, select contractors, and ensure contractors meet 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 safety policies, monitoring distribution-center safety and physical security, and regularly inspecting equipment and facilities for compliance.
Coach, train, and develop associates through formal and informal programs and provide job-performance feedback.
Ensure technical certifications are achieved and maintained.
Maintain a union-free, employee-centered workplace that demonstrates care and concern for associates.
Manage a department or functional group through subordinate supervisors or managers and oversee personnel matters, including selection, termination, performance appraisal, and professional development.