Maintenance Manager

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 105 000 - 118 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Vanderlande Industries B.V. in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance operations of an Automated Baggage Handling System within a service contract environment.

You will manage maintenance personnel, coordinate with Neighbor Island flight operations, and drive continuous improvement across maintenance functions. Responsibilities include team leadership, scheduling, performance monitoring, and liaising with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering with Electrical/Mechanical/Control Systems focus related to BHS.
• 5+ years in a technical role with electromechanical systems.
• 3+ years leading maintenance/engineering teams.
• Excellent English communication, written and verbal; local language preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead and supervise the maintenance team to ensure safe and efficient execution of activities.
• Develop and manage staff schedules for optimal manpower and skill coverage across shifts.
• Monitor performance and implement improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with customer, subcontractors and internal departments for seamless operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements and efficiency gains.
• Maintain communication with customer management to develop collaborative solutions.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Cross-functional coordination

Electromechanical systems

Formation

Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Control Systems)

Description du poste

Job Title

Maintenance Manager

Location

Los Angeles, CA (LAX Airport)

About Vanderlande

Vanderlande is a global leader in logistics process automation, specializing in automated material handling systems for airports, warehouses, and parcel operations. Our innovative solutions help move millions of products and pieces of luggage around the world every day. With a strong focus on technology, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we are committed to delivering reliable solutions for our customers while providing meaningful career opportunities for our employees.

Key Responsibilities

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance operations of an Automated Baggage Handling System within a service contract environment. This includes managing maintenance personnel, coordinating support for Neighbor Island flight operations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across all maintenance functions. This role ensures operational excellence by aligning with customer expectations, subcontractor capabilities, and internal performance standards.

• Lead and supervise the maintenance team to ensure efficient and safe execution of all maintenance activities.
• Develop and manage staff schedules, ensuring optimal manpower allocation and skill coverage across shifts.
• Monitor team performance and proactively implement performance improvement initiatives.
• Liaise regularly with the customer, subcontractors, and internal departments to ensure seamless operational integration and communication.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains.
• Maintain direct communication with the customer’s management team to develop collaborative solutions and maintain strong relationships.
• Maintain regular contact with corporate headquarters to align strategic maintenance activities and reporting.
• Oversee maintenance scheduling, resource planning, and task delegation.
• Conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews.
• Rotate team members to build cross-functional capabilities and enhance operational resilience.
• Ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks to support uninterrupted operations.
• Report on maintenance metrics, progress updates, and system performance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze maintenance processes for opportunities to improve quality, reliability, and safety.
• Leads a department of 30–40 individuals performing interrelated maintenance functions.
• Responsible for setting priorities, distributing workload, and monitoring performance quality.
• Focus on continuous improvement of departmental processes and team development.

Requirements and Skills

• Technical education in Electrical, Mechanical, or Control Systems Engineering or similar to Baggage Handling Systems solutions (BHS).
• 5+ years of experience in a technical role with a strong background in electromechanical systems.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in maintenance or engineering team management.
• Proven team leadership and performance management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in the local language is preferred.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
• Airport, baggage handling or parcel systems, airline, or similar experience preferred.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to attain and sustain an Airport ID Badge.
• Must be able to attain and sustain a Customs & Border Protection Security Seal.
• Must be able to attain and sustain an Airport issued driver’s permit.

Work Schedule

Standard daytime hours, with flexibility to address operational needs or support shift activities.

Reports to

Regional Contract Manager / O&M Manager

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This is a full-time, exempt position, eligible to receive a salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. The salary range listed represents the maximum and minimum starting base pay for this position as of the time of posting. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Salary

Salary: $105,000.00 - $118,000.00

Equal Opportunity

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Company Culture

Every day, millions of people rely on Vanderlande without even knowing it. From baggage checked in at the airport to parcels on their way to someone’s doorstep, our automation solutions help keep the world moving. Vanderlande designs, delivers, and supports automation technology, operational software, and lifecycle services for leading airports and parcel operations worldwide. Across more than 100 countries, our customers rely on us to keep their operations moving reliably, efficiently, and sustainably. Behind every solution are the people who make it happen. At Vanderlande, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our values, Every Day Better, We Care, and Team Play, guide how we collaborate, support each other, and create value for our customers. Here, you can work with colleagues across disciplines and cultures, contribute to work that makes a difference, and build your future in an organisation that invites you to grow. Explore what is possible at Vanderlande and discover how you can make an impact. Aspire. Grow. Achieve. Together.