Manager, Operations Engineer (Maintenance)

Cardinal Health•Whitestown, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Engineering Manager will be responsible for hiring, training, developing, and leading a high-performing team of supervisors and technicians. You will build a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and exceeding customer expectations. You will blend strategic planning, financial management, and leadership development while managing preventative maintenance programs, coordinating with operations teams, and responding to emergencies that require quick, decisive action to safely minimize downtime. This is an on-site position (5 days per week), based out of a Distribution Center in Whitestown Indiana.

Requirements

7+ years of experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial or related field), or equivalent work experience
Possess a strong engineering background with a concentration in distribution operations
3+ years of direct leadership/supervisory experience
Practical knowledge of PLC-based systems, sensors, VFDs/servos, and troubleshooting in conveyor + ASRS (AutoStore) environments
CMMS-driven preventive/predictive maintenance, asset criticality, MTBF/MTTR, and lifecycle planning
Ability to define, track, and improve OEE (availability, performance, quality) for conveyors and automation, and tie losses to maintenance actions
Hands-on experience with multi‑temperature distribution centers, HVAC/refrigeration (incl. CO₂ systems), condensation/frost mitigation, and temperature excursion risk
Strong background in OSHA, LOTO, machine guarding, electrical safety, and working safely around automation and cold environments
Ability to connect the performance (throughput) of a machine to the flow of a process
Integrate machine and system performance into the performance of the facility and the business
Possess strong analytical skills
Possess strong communication and relationship building skills
Experience in project management
Experience working with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) integrators
Can hire a team and hold individuals accountable for results
Be a team player, results focused, and operate with a sense of urgency

Nice To Haves

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Promote safe working conditions by eliminating potential equipment safety hazards and ensuring team commitment to all safety procedures and use of Personal Protective Equipment while maintaining equipment.
Ownership in defect handling and breakdown elimination.
Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance activities to ensure the efficient and reliable operation of equipment and machinery.
Be on call to troubleshoot / diagnose problems and develop and execute maintenance plans to minimize downtime and disruptions.
Analyze data to identify trends, diagnose problems and develop solutions to improve equipment reliability and performance
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Network Operations, Finance, Sourcing, HR, etc.), site leadership and suppliers to develop and execute maintenance plans that are aligned with business strategy.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, schematics, and procedures to support maintenance activities.
Participate in, and coordinate, ongoing training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
Build strong teams by providing opportunities for growth and development.
Champion innovation, simplification, and standardization of operating procedures, methodologies, and processes.
Develop a continuous improvement ethic in your team by following a daily process that is data driven and focused on root cause elimination
Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff
Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
Ensures employees operate within guidelines
Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management
Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects
Gains consensus from various parties involved