Lead Regional Maintenance Engineer

Stores; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) plan

Job summary

Office Depot is seeking a Lead Regional Maintenance Engineer to advance maintenance excellence across distribution centers and cross-docks within the assigned region. You will partner with Supply Chain Operations and site maintenance teams to minimize downtime, reduce costs, and improve response times while shaping a nationwide maintenance strategy.

You will oversee preventative and reactive maintenance programs, manage vendors, and drive continuous improvement in maintenance processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 7+ years in maintenance, with conveyor systems or warehouse automation.
• Strong Excel and Access experience; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional maintenance strategies and SOPs.
• Oversee preventative and reactive maintenance programs.
• Lead projects, manage budgets and vendor relationships.
• Mentor maintenance managers and teams.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Troubleshooting

People management

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Industrial engineering

Logistics

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

PLC systems

Job description

Department: Field Maintenance and Engineering

Travel Requirement: 50%+ planned and unplanned overnight travel

Preferred Office Depot Locations:Burford, GA (ATL), Grand Prairie, TX (Dallas Metro), Signal Hill, CA, Fremont, CA, Newville, PA, Itasca, IL (other sites may be considered)

Overview

As the Lead Regional Maintenance Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in advancing engineering excellence and operational reliability across Office Depot Distribution Centers and Cross-docks within your assigned region.

Acting as the primary link between Supply Chain Operations and site maintenance teams, you will ensure that all facilities operate efficiently, minimizing downtime and optimizing cost, quality, and response times. You will collaborate closely with senior management to develop and implement a nationwide maintenance strategy, while also providing technical guidance and mentorship to maintenance managers and teams.

Your responsibilities include overseeing preventative and reactive maintenance programs, managing vendor relationships, and driving continuous improvement in maintenance processes and standards. Additionally, you will lead key projects, analyze maintenance performance data, and help shape team structure and skill development.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on Office Depot's supply chain performance and support the company’s growth through engineering leadership and innovation.

Primary Responsibilities:

Maintenance Strategy & Execution:

• Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement regional and national maintenance strategies, including team structure, performance metrics, and operating procedures.

Preventative & Reactive Maintenance:

• Define, schedule, and oversee planned preventative maintenance programs and support timely resolution of reactive maintenance issues to minimize downtime.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Provide insight, training, and mentorship to maintenance managers and teams, helping to build technical expertise and optimize team performance.

Vendor & Parts Management:

• Develop and manage vendor relationships and national parts supply agreements to reduce costs, enhance service, and improve equipment reliability.

Process Improvement & SOP Development:

• Develop, implement, and enforce maintenance SOPs; monitor breakdowns and maintenance trends to drive corrective actions and proactive risk mitigation.

Project & Budget Management:

• Lead engineering and maintenance projects, collaborate on annual operating plans, and analyze maintenance expenses to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.

Education and Experience:

• Level of Formal Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Area of Study: Logistics, mechanical or industrial engineering
• Minimum Years of Experience: 7
• Type of Experience: Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic, PLC, pneumatic/Hydraulics as well as 7+ years’ experience of conveyer systems and/or warehouse automation. Lean manufacturing, Line-level operations experience, running high-volume and highly mechanized/automated distribution facilities preferred
• Technical Competencies & Information Systems: Microsoft Suite (strong focus on excel and access), mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic systems competencies
• Skills & Abilities: Hands on knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, Lean manufacturing
• Personal Attributes & Other/Preferred: Strategic influencing, people-management, excellent oral / written communication skills, leadership, interpersonal, cognitive, occupational and trouble shooting skills, self-starter, dedicated, quick learner, efficient leader and coach

About The ODP Group:

The ODP Group, through its business entities ODP Business Solutions and Office Depot, is a leading provider of products, services, and technology solutions through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores.

Commitment to Safety:

We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for our Coworkers and our customers. All Coworkers are expected to support our operational safety culture by working safely and addressing potential hazards or concerns.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by Coworkers assigned to this classification and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of Coworkers so classified. Other duties may be assigned.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule:

The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunities to move and grow within our organization!You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, paid in accordance with the Incentive Plan terms and conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the City & County of San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Application Deadline:

The job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 days and will expire once the position has been filled.