Automated Maintenance Team Coordinator

Lego Group; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LEGO Group in Virginia (Chester area) seeks an Automated Maintenance Coordinator to lead a maintenance team in a highly automated warehouse. You will drive preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance to maximize uptime, safety, and product quality.

The role focuses on equipment performance, reliability improvements, and technician development, with strong collaboration across cross-functional teams and adherence to ISO standards. This is an on-site role with rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team to ensure LEGO warehouse equipment operates safely and efficiently.
• Execute and support corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance activities.
• Adjust and optimize equipment settings and parameters across machinery and sensors.
• Identify, replace, and manage spare parts based on wear and performance needs.
• Support installation and configuration of new equipment within the facility.
• Coordinate with vendors to troubleshoot critical equipment issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis to improve reliability and processes.
• Support technician development and maintain the skills matrix.
• Collaborate with warehouse teams to plan downtime and respond to failures.
• Follow ISO 9001/14001 and OHS standards and drive safety improvements.
• Suggest updates to PM procedures and checklists.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and report needs.
• Support training completion and employee development with trainers.
• Perform process confirmations and audits.
• Report downtime and key issues to drive continuous improvement.
• Participate in Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma projects.
• Attend shift and department meetings and share learnings.
• Maintain maintenance documentation and SOPs and assist in projects.
• Assist in procurement of critical spare parts and risk assessments.
• Perform condition monitoring activities as required.
• Ensure 5S and safety program compliance and continuous improvement boards.

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Automated Maintenance Coordinator to support the operation and reliability of a highly automated warehouse environment. This role is responsible for leading and coordinating maintenance activities, including preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance, to ensure equipment performance, safety, and operational efficiency.

The Automated Maintenance Coordinator will work closely with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, minimize downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This position also supports the development of maintenance technicians, ensures adherence to safety and quality standards, and serves as a key point of contact for equipment performance and reliability.

Compensation & Schedule

Estimated Total Annual Compensation: $90,946 - $110,034.44

• Includes base hourly pay of $39.75/hour, potential shift differential (for night shift), overtime opportunities, and annual bonus potential

Shift Differential: 10% for night shift

Schedule: Rotating 2-2-3 shift pattern (day and night shifts)

What You'll Do

• Lead the maintenance team to ensure LEGO warehouse equipment is maintained in optimal condition to support safe, efficient operations and product quality
• Execute and support corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance activities
• Adjust and optimize equipment settings and parameters (machinery, sensors, etc.)
• Identify, replace, and manage spare parts based on wear, performance, and operational needs
• Support installation and configuration of new equipment within the facility
• Serve as a liaison with external vendors and suppliers to troubleshoot and resolve critical equipment issues
• Conduct root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability and processes
• Support technician development by ensuring required skills are met and maintaining the skills matrix
• Collaborate with warehouse teams to coordinate planned downtime and response to equipment failures
• Follow all applicable safety, environmental, and quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHS standards)
• Recommend improvements to preventive maintenance procedures and checklists
• Monitor and report spare parts inventory needs
• Support and track training completion and employee development in coordination with trainers
• Perform process confirmations and audits
• Report downtime and key issues during shifts to support continuous improvement efforts
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma)
• Attend and contribute to daily shift meetings and weekly department meetings
• Update and track maintenance KPIs and huddle board metrics
• Assist in creating and updating maintenance documentation and standard operating procedures
• Contribute to engineering and maintenance improvement projects
• Support identification and procurement of critical spare parts
• Perform condition monitoring activities (e.g., thermography, vibration analysis) as required
• Maintain compliance with 5S standards, safety programs, and maintenance best practices
• Participate in safety initiatives, audits, and continuous improvement boards
• Communicate effectively across shifts to ensure proper handoff of information, issues, and learnings
• Escalate critical issues to leadership when necessary and follow appropriate decision-making protocols