Senior Manager, Equipment and Facilities Maintenance

Hillman•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

As a Senior Manager, Equipment & Facilities Maintenance you will oversee multiple distribution warehouse facilities and provide technical and operational leadership to ensure all facility services—including maintenance, life-safety, and engineering—are delivered efficiently, safely, and in alignment with Hillman policies and client requirements. You will be responsible for managing budgets, contracts, vendor relationships, and operational excellence initiatives, while ensuring a high level of client satisfaction. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Requirements

Bachelors in related field or Engineering or 10 years related experience.
5+ years of experience in warehouse automation (AS/RS & AMR) and distribution systems.
Mechanical Systems
Electrical Systems
Electrical/Mechanical Safe Work Practices (including stored energy, electrical safety including Arc Flash, LTT/LOTO)
Controls Hardware and Software
Experience with WMS, WES, and automation software platforms.
Familiarity with lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
Advanced Problem-Solving skills
Project Management
Some travel required, Remote Management.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations of multiple distribution facilities, ensuring life-safety, engineering, and general maintenance services are delivered effectively.
Lead and support a team of Facilities Technicians, providing coaching, feedback, and professional development.
Manage service contracts, including RFPs, financial reviews, audits, and ensuring invoices match contract terms.
Manage annual operating budgets, capital improvement plans.
Drive operational excellence through process improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and best practice implementation.
Monitor and analyze work order metrics to identify trends, improve performance.
Maintain strong relationships through responsive communication and a customer-first mindset.
Ensure compliance with local codes, safety standards, and contractual obligations across all facilities.
Proficiency with CMMS or work order Management Systems
Maintain Network Strategy for Building and Equipment PM’s
MRO-Maintenance, Repair, Operations tools, supplies, production equipment and facilities
Mentor and Development of Automation Technicians
Security and Loss Prevention