Area Maintenance Manager — 24/7 MHE & Automation Lead

Nordstrom, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. in Portland, OR is seeking an Area Maintenance Manager to lead a team of MHE, controls, and support technicians in keeping material handling, automation, and base building systems running at peak performance in a 24/7 fulfillment environment.

This role balances proactive planning with real-time problem resolution, overseeing preventative maintenance programs while responding decisively to emergencies that require hands-on action. The position reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a shift of technicians to meet performance targets.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment availability.
• Monitor downtime events and drive root cause analysis to minimize impact on operations.
• Design and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence of issues.
• Manage the performance of vendors and contractors to meet service-level expectations.
• Enforce safety practices and ensure compliance with electrical safety standards (LOTO).
• Report on maintenance KPIs and drive continuous improvement across the team.

Job description

Nordstrom, Inc. in Portland, OR is seeking an Area Maintenance Manager to lead a team of MHE, controls, and support technicians in keeping material handling, automation, and base building systems running at peak performance in a 24/7 fulfillment environment.

This role balances proactive planning with real-time problem resolution, overseeing preventative maintenance programs while responding decisively to emergencies that require hands-on action. The position reports to the Maintenance Manager.