Automation Facilities Maintenance Lead

CEVA Logistics; Millington (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CEVA Logistics in Millington, TN seeks a facilities maintenance leader to oversee automated pick-pack and shipping operations across regions. You will lead hourly technicians and group leads, directing maintenance, PLC-driven automation, and robotics for high-performance equipment.

You will define staffing, implement preventive maintenance, track parts, and coordinate with landlords and engineering for site upgrades. This role demands lean methods and strong project management.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of facilities engineering principles and practices.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or 7+ years equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years in Logistics/Distributions environment.

Responsibilities

• Defines staffing requirements and hires/develops staff of maintenance technicians/group leads.
• Develops preventive maintenance actions and schedules per manufacturers' recommendations.
• Ensures equipment and facility support systems operate to meet business SLAs.
• Tracks work performed and spare parts usage to manage staffing and inventories.
• Liaises with corporate facilities groups and serves as primary contact to landlords.
• Maintains log/database of service contractors for equipment and systems.
• Provides design specs for power needs on facility and MHE hardware by site.
• Coordinates contractors on PLC logic issues and designs solutions.
• Communicates issues impacting site operations and handles ad hoc facility/equipment changes.
• Collaborates with Engineering on project layouts and process upgrades; manages air, electrical, and mechanical resources.
• Oversees service contract administration, quotes, spare parts inventory, and staffing wages.

Skills

Facilities engineering

Staff leadership

Lean operations

Kaizen

5S

Data mining

Project management

PLC logic

Robotics

Conveyor systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

7 years equivalent experience

Job description

CEVA Logistics in Millington, TN seeks a facilities maintenance leader to oversee automated pick-pack and shipping operations across regions. You will lead hourly technicians and group leads, directing maintenance, PLC-driven automation, and robotics for high-performance equipment.

You will define staffing, implement preventive maintenance, track parts, and coordinate with landlords and engineering for site upgrades. This role demands lean methods and strong project management.