Maintenance Manager

Amazon; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 111,000 - 150,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from Day 1

401(k) matching

Parental leave up to 20 weeks

Safety shoes

Job summary

Amazon Canton, MS is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations across the site and develop the next generation of maintenance leaders. You will oversee Area Maintenance Managers, drive preventative maintenance programs, and balance safety with continuous improvement.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial maintenance and 4+ years of leadership, plus CMMS experience. Travel up to 15% is expected. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• 4+ years direct leadership/supervisory experience.
• 4+ years of managing department spend and labor budgets, RCA, and CI experience.
• 4+ years of managing, analyzing and communicating results to senior leadership experience.
• 4+ years of CMMS experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentorship to Area Maintenance Managers and their teams.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive preventative maintenance programs, manage budgets, and drive improvements.
• Ensure rigorous adherence to safety protocols across operations and audit safety programs.
• Manage capital spending plans, coordinate contractors, and maintain service quality.
• Travel domestically up to 15% to support network-wide initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance

Budgeting

RCA

CI

Project planning

Safety protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Automation controls

Project management tools

Job description

Operations is at the heart of Amazon's business. We are known for our speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. Our buildings deliver tens of thousands of products to hundreds of countries worldwide, every day. The Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) team are the business partners that work tirelessly behind the scenes to make it happen. We drive continuous improvement and maintain all the robotics and material handling equipment (MHE) to ensure our customers are met with the Amazon smile. Come join us on our journey!

About the Role

As a Maintenance Manager, you will transform workplace environments by leading maintenance operations across your site and developing the next generation of maintenance leaders. In this critical role, you'll oversee Area Maintenance Managers and their teams, develop strategic maintenance programs, and drive operational excellence across multiple functional areas. You will blend strategic planning, financial management, and leadership development while navigating between managing preventative maintenance programs, coordinating with operations teams, and responding to emergencies that require quick, decisive action. You'll balance proactive planning with real-time problem resolution while fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What Do We Offer

Amazon offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1, matching 401(k) program, and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave. We also provide lightweight fire‑resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentorship to Area Maintenance Managers and their teams of service technicians and automation engineers, fostering professional growth and performance.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive preventative maintenance programs, manage department budgets, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
• Ensure rigorous adherence to safety protocols and procedures across all operational sites while partnering with site Safety leadership to implement and audit safety programs.
• Manage capital spending plans, facilitate cross‑functional project planning, perform cost analysis, and coordinate external contractors while maintaining high‑quality service standards.
• Travel domestically up to 15% to support network‑level initiatives and provide guidance across multiple sites.

Basic Qualifications

• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Reliability Engineering, or 2+ years of Amazon RME (BB/3P) Full Time Exempt experience.
• 4+ years of direct leadership/supervisory experience.
• 4+ years of managing department spend and labor budgets, performing root cause analysis (RCA), and implementing continuous improvement (CI) experience.
• 4+ years of managing, analyzing and communicating results to senior leadership experience.
• 4+ years of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in design review process to incorporate electrical, mechanical, automation controls solutions to drive equipment reliability and standards.
• Experience in automated conveyor systems and controls, electrical and electronic principles, blueprint and electrical schematic reading, CMMS programs, preventive maintenance procedures, industrial electrical, industrial controls, industrial electronics.
• Experience leading network level/multi‑site maintenance organizations.
• Master's degree, or Six Sigma Black Belt Certification.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, MS, Canton - 111,000.00 - 150,100.00 USD annually