Maintenance Manager

Conectiv Supply Chain Solutions; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Conectiv Supply Chain Solutions in La Vergne, TN is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead facility operations, manage maintenance staff, and drive reliability initiatives across equipment and processes. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong troubleshooting, and the ability to develop training programs to elevate engineering staff and keep assets running safely and efficiently.

You will oversee planned and unplanned maintenance, coordinate with area leadership, manage budgets for

Qualifications

• Capable of supervising maintenance staff with minimal supervision.
• Design and initiate training programs for engineering staff.
• Read, understand, and implement applicable procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance operations and supervise staff in the facility.
• Manage planned and unplanned maintenance, budgets, and projects.
• Ensure safety, quality, ISO/compliance alignment, and asset reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Training program design

Facility maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree preferred

Job description

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain a clean workstation and follow all safety requirements.
• Perform duties in a standing position for extended periods.
• May require lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving material and/or product that weighs ≤ 40 pounds, no ≥ 40 inches. Perform task and repairs frequently at heights ≥ 33 feet.
• Perform repetitive motion activities as required to support operations.
• Reach, push, pull, grasp, handle, bend, lean, stoop, squat, twist, stretch and work in awkward positions to perform required maintenance on equipment, machine set-up, and material movement and handling.
• Ascending and descending stairs as needed to support maintenance operations.
• Follow instructions provided by Director, in assigned area operation, as necessary.
• Perform all Mech/Tech I- Mech/Tech IV, and Plant Maintenance functions and responsibilities with no hesitation, or limitations.
• Support key operational performance indicators defined by local leadership and maintenance system requirements
• Provide ongoing technical training to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and support best‑in‑class distribution operations
• Apply continuous improvement and root cause analysis methods to improve asset reliability and reduce recurring equipment failures
• Manage, track, and prioritize both planned and unplanned maintenance work through direct reports
• Expected, and capable, of working without supervision.
• Prepare proposals and budgets for special projects as requested.
• Actively participate in the training, coaching, and the development of maintenance staff.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with co‑workers, management and department employees
• Possess superior trouble‑shooting skills, and has the leadership ability to initiate, control, and supervise all maintenance activities in assigned area.
• Support and follow established best practices through Management System initiatives, including ISO and company standards
• Partner with Risk Management on contractor safety and compliance requirements
• Support all quality, safety, and operational compliance initiatives within the distribution center
• Manage small internal and capital projects, including contractor coordination, vendor scheduling, and minimizing disruption to warehouse operations.
• Other duties, as assigned by area Director.

Required Experience

• Must be capable of working with little supervision, supervising other maintenance employees and demonstrate mastery and proficiency in understanding facility operation and maintenance. The Maintenance Manager must be a positive leader, with the ability to design and initiate training programs to develop the necessary skills required of the engineering staff to maintain a high level of competence. Read, understand and assume responsibility for performance of all procedures, assignments, notices and policies applicable to assigned area and common areas, including posted notices.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Sixty (60) days on-the-job training under the direct supervision of Department Manager or Director. Power Industrial Truck (PIT) certification may be required and must be maintained. Additional training requirements/needs are assessed during an annual performance evaluation.

Preferred Education And Experience

• A minimum high school diploma or equivalent. A technical degree is preferred. Experience may be substituted in place of education with approval based on the quality, and experience, relating to the specific area of specialty. This position requires high level skills for mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems. Experience with facility maintenance for a minimum of 5 years is preferred, or three years experience as an Equipment Specialist.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Yes

Work Environment

• While performing duties of the job, the employee is occasionally exposed to low or elevated temperatures and environments that may be dusty.

Physical Demands

Maintain a clean workstation and follow all safety requirements. Perform duties in a standing position for extended periods. May require lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving material and/or product that weighs ≤ 40 pounds, no ≥ 40 inches. Perform task and repairs frequently at heights ≥ 33 feet. Perform repetitive motion activities as required to support operations. Reach, push, pull, grasp, handle, bend, lean, stoop, squat, twist, stretch and work in awkward positions to perform required maintenance on equipment, machine set-up, and material movement and handling. Ascending and descending stairs as needed to support maintenance operations.

Travel

Travel is not expected for this position.

Other Duties

Please note this Job Profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Conectiv complies with all Federal, State and Local law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), mental and/or physical disability or handicap, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state or local law.