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Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Our Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) team plays a crucial role in ensuring operational excellence. As a Maintenance Manager, you will lead a team of facilities associates and may also supervise Area Maintenance Managers. Your primary goal will be to maintain a safe working environment and contribute to the sustainability of our business by minimizing system downtime and fostering innovation.

Responsibilities

+ Support the Operations team in a safe, customer-focused manner.

+ Develop and design innovative solutions to complex problems.

+ Manage outside contractors and be on call for emergencies.

+ Handle multiple projects and daily activities, meeting deadlines and developing plans to achieve departmental goals.

+ Collaborate with the local Safety department to implement and audit safety programs.

+ Ensure compliance with all safety programs and procedures.

+ Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs.

+ Facilitate technical and safety training and support the professional development of Maintenance technicians.

+ Mentor Maintenance technicians, providing direction to help them achieve their goals.

+ Develop business plans for the Maintenance department and guide their implementation.

+ Collaborate with the Finance team to develop, set, and track budgets.

+ Participate in efficiency improvement activities for the site and network.

+ Develop capital spending plans and perform cost analysis.

+ Promote excellent housekeeping practices.

+ Participate in weekly network Maintenance calls and conferences.

+ Provide specific feedback to enhance individual performance and conduct written performance appraisals.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of relevant experience.

+ Experience working with Microsoft Office products and applications.

+ Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil).

+ 5+ years’ experience in distribution or manufacturing.

+ Experience with automated conveyor systems, electrical and electronic principles, blueprint and electrical schematic reading, CMMS programs, preventive maintenance procedures, industrial electrical, controls, electronics, and PC literacy.

+ Knowledge of N.E.C.

+ Ability to communicate effectively with Safety, Operations, Engineering, Sr. Management, peers, contractors, and vendors.

+ Six Sigma Certification and understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principles.

Why Work Here?

We offer a dynamic work environment that values innovation and excellence. Employees benefit from a comprehensive compensation package, including performance-based stock awards, annual compensation reviews, and refresher grants. Our compensation philosophy emphasizes long-term value creation and ownership mentality. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, comprehensive health benefits, employee discounts, and relocation packages if applicable.

Work Environment

You will work in a highly complex automated distribution center, leading teams of 80+ technicians providing daily support to a 24/7 operation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of San Diego, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $111000.00 - $147000.00/yr.

Base salary

o Sign-on bonus split over first two years (split evenly in their paychecks)

• RSU (Restricted Stock Units) grant over 4 years with a backloaded vesting schedule

o RSU Vesting Schedule:

• Year 1: 5% (split between 6 and 12 months)

• Year 2: 15%

• Year 3: 40%

• Year 4: 40%

• Key Points to Emphasize:

o Total Compensation (TC) is the focus, not just base salary

o Stock has historically appreciated significantly (though past performance doesn't guarantee future results)

o RSUs are denominated in shares, not dollars, at time of grant

o Refresher grants typically start vesting after year 2

o Performance-based compensation through additional stock awards

o Annual compensation reviews with opportunity for adjustments

• Important Context:

o Amazon's compensation philosophy focuses on ownership mentality

o Long-term value creation through stock appreciation

• Market adjustments and regular refreshers help maintain competitive TC

• Benefits to Mention:

o 401(k) matching

o Comprehensive health benefits

o Employee discount

o Relocation package if applicable

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.