Airport Baggage Systems Maintenance Lead

Vanderlande; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and performance bonus program

Job summary

Vanderlande seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee an Automated Baggage Handling System maintenance team within a service contract environment. You will manage staff, coordinate with customers and subcontractors, and drive continuous improvement across maintenance functions.

The role requires leadership of 30-40 technicians, strong electromechanical knowledge, and the ability to align with customer expectations and internal performance standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a technical role with electromechanical systems.
• 3+ years of leadership in maintenance or engineering management.
• Technical education in Electrical, Mechanical, or Control Systems Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the maintenance team to ensure efficient and safe execution of all maintenance activities.
• Develop and manage staff schedules, ensuring optimal manpower allocation and skill coverage across shifts.
• Monitor team performance and proactively implement performance improvement initiatives.
• Liaise regularly with the customer, subcontractors, and internal departments to ensure seamless operational integration and communication.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains.
• Maintain direct communication with the customer’s management team to develop collaborative solutions and maintain strong relationships.
• Oversee maintenance scheduling, resource planning, and task delegation.
• Conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews.
• Rotate team members to build cross-functional capabilities and enhance operational resilience.
• Ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks to support uninterrupted operations.
• Report on maintenance metrics, progress updates, and system performance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze maintenance processes for opportunities to improve quality, reliability, and safety.
• Leads a department of 30-40 individuals performing interrelated maintenance functions.
• Responsible for setting priorities, distributing workload, and monitoring performance quality.
• Focus on continuous improvement of departmental processes and team development.

Skills

Team leadership

English communication

Cross-functional coordination

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Control systems knowledge

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/Control Systems Engineering degree

Job description

Vanderlande seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee an Automated Baggage Handling System maintenance team within a service contract environment. You will manage staff, coordinate with customers and subcontractors, and drive continuous improvement across maintenance functions.

The role requires leadership of 30-40 technicians, strong electromechanical knowledge, and the ability to align with customer expectations and internal performance standards.