Senior Maintenance Manager

Amazon; Brampton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sr. Maintenance Manager to lead a large maintenance team in a fast-paced environment. This role involves maximizing equipment uptime, implementing reliability plans, and driving maintenance best practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing complex facilities and leading large teams. With a focus on innovation and safety, this position offers the chance to contribute to a world-class maintenance organization while working with cutting-edge technology and processes. Join a company that values diversity and fosters a culture of growth and excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years managing large, complex facilities organizations.
• Experience leading teams of 80+ employees across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a large maintenance team to maximize equipment uptime.
• Develop and guide Maintenance Department business plans.

Skills

Leadership

Data Analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Team Building

Maintenance Management

Safety Practices

Education

Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

AutoCAD

MS Project

SQL

Job description

Job ID: 2951508 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon is a Fortune 500 company based in Seattle, Washington, and a global leader in e-commerce. Since 1995, we have expanded our product offerings, international sites, and fulfillment and customer service centers worldwide. Our focus on customer satisfaction and innovation drives our growth, offering more products, more convenience, and lower prices.

We are seeking a dynamic, organized self-starter for the role of Sr. Maintenance Manager (Sr. MM) to lead our site-based maintenance team, which includes a Maintenance Manager, Area Maintenance Managers, and technicians reporting to the Regional Maintenance Manager. The primary responsibility is to lead a large maintenance team to maximize equipment uptime and execute maintenance and projects in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced subject matter expert in maintenance, workplace safety, and data-driven management. Experience with material handling equipment systems, packaging automation, distribution, and storage systems is a plus. The candidate must be a self-starter capable of managing multiple projects, influencing others, developing relationships across all levels, and overseeing maintenance during commissioning of large projects. Additionally, the candidate should provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of at least 80 people.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide leadership, mentorship, and management to Maintenance Managers and Area Maintenance Managers in Amazon’s North American Fulfillment Network.
2. Develop and guide Maintenance Department business plans.
3. Implement reliability plans to increase facility uptime.
4. Drive maintenance best practices: innovate, standardize, improve work methods, ensure safety, train staff, and analyze KPIs to enhance processes and customer experience.
5. Advise senior leadership on maintenance and equipment end-of-life issues using ROI and analytical techniques.
6. Oversee budget development, execution, and capital planning.
7. Manage vendor support and equipment relationships leveraging Amazon’s scale.
8. Monitor and audit maintenance execution, safety practices, and training drills.
9. Leverage the maintenance team for the benefit of the entire network.
10. Manage budgets, contracts, RFPs, change controls, and invoicing.
11. Provide visibility to Fulfillment Center GMs on maintenance activities.
12. Recruit, interview, and hire top talent for Maintenance roles.
13. Contribute to creating a world-class Maintenance organization.

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years managing large, complex facilities organizations.
• Bachelor’s in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading 80+ employees, including salaried staff.
• Experience managing change and teams across multiple sites.
• 7+ years managing employee performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication, team-building, and influencing skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
• Proficient in data analysis and process development.
• Self-motivated with a track record of achieving goals independently.
• Experience with material handling equipment and complex systems maintenance.
• Knowledge of major MHE integrators, Lean, TOC, layout design, and safety considerations.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, AutoCAD, MS Project, and SQL.
• Advanced degrees or certifications like Six Sigma Black Belt or Professional Engineering registration are a plus.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. For workplace accommodations during the hiring process, visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations.