Manager - Automation Maintenance

Kenco•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Automation Maintenance Manager leads all maintenance activities for a highly automated warehouse and distribution operation. The role is responsible for the reliability and performance of automated material handling systems—including conveyors, sortation equipment, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), and controls systems—as well as traditional material handling equipment, facility assets, and powered industrial truck (PIT) equipment. The manager oversees third-party contractors for work outside the team’s core capabilities. This visible leadership position builds and develops a maintenance team and partners closely with site operations leadership. It drives a proactive maintenance strategy centered on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement, while balancing technical oversight, budget management, and employee development to support a safe, high-performing operation.

Requirements

At least 7 years of maintenance leadership experience in automated manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or material handling environments.
At least 3 years of experience managing supervisors, technicians, or multidisciplinary maintenance teams.
Experience with computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or enterprise asset management (EAM) platforms, such as IBM Maximo or SAP PM.
Strong knowledge of preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance methodologies, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and industrial automation systems.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to manage operational budgets and vendor relationships.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial technology, maintenance management, or a related field.
Reliability certification such as Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Certified Reliability Leader (CRL).

Responsibilities

Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime, reliability, and performance.
Lead maintenance and reliability activities for automated material handling systems, including conveyors, sortation equipment, ASRS, and controls systems.
Lead, coach, and develop maintenance supervisors, technicians, and controls specialists, fostering safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Manage third-party contractors and service providers for facility, utility, and non-automation maintenance needs beyond the team’s core capabilities.
Serve as the primary maintenance leader and point of contact for site operations leadership, aligning maintenance priorities with business objectives.
Develop and manage the site’s maintenance operating budget and monitor labor, parts, and contractor costs against financial targets.
Use CMMS tools such as Maximo to plan labor, track asset history, and analyze performance.
Partner with engineering, operations, and equipment manufacturers to resolve equipment failures and eliminate root causes.
Monitor and report key performance indicators, including system availability, throughput, and maintenance effectiveness.
Conduct performance management, including goal setting, performance reviews, and succession planning for the maintenance team.
Support capital planning, equipment replacement strategies, and spare parts inventory management.
Promote and enforce a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and maintenance safety standards, including lockout and tagout (LOTO) procedures.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts
Supplemental insurance, including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accidental injury
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life and supplemental life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off, approximately two weeks, with accrual beginning on the first day of employment
Ten employer-paid holidays