Airport Baggage Systems Maintenance Lead

Vanderlande; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

Vanderlande is seeking a Maintenance Manager in Los Angeles, CA to oversee the automated baggage handling system maintenance within a service-contract environment. You will manage 30–40 technicians, coordinate scheduling, and drive continuous improvement across maintenance functions at the LAX airport site.

The role requires 5+ years in a technical role with electromechanical expertise and 3+ years in leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, or Control Systems Engineering or similar to Baggage Handling Systems (BHS).
• 5+ years in a technical role with a strong background in electromechanical systems.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in maintenance or engineering team management.

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.
• Maintain regular contact with corporate headquarters to align strategic maintenance activities and reporting.
• 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

Maintenance management

Electromechanical systems

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Control systems

English communication

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Mechanical/Control Systems Engineering

Job description

Vanderlande is seeking a Maintenance Manager in Los Angeles, CA to oversee the automated baggage handling system maintenance within a service-contract environment. You will manage 30–40 technicians, coordinate scheduling, and drive continuous improvement across maintenance functions at the LAX airport site.

The role requires 5+ years in a technical role with electromechanical expertise and 3+ years in leadership.