Maintenance Manager

Ipro Networks Pte. Ltd.; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

IntelliPro in McDonough, GA is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead a split-shift team ensuring PLC-controlled conveyors, sortation, robotics, and RFID systems perform at peak levels.

The role owns preventive, condition-based, and continuous-improvement maintenance programs, managing budgets, vendors, and spare parts while driving safety and reliability improvements across a high-throughput distribution center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience.
• 7+ years of progressive maintenance or reliability experience in fast-paced environments.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing supervisors/maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, robotics, conveyors, sorters, RFID readers, and automated equipment.
• Experience with facility systems including HVAC, fire sprinklers, water backflow prevention, roofing, and refrigeration/equipment.
• Experience developing and managing preventive/condition-based maintenance programs.
• Experience using a CMMS platform.
• Proven success improving MTTR, MTBF, OEE, and equipment uptime.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance supervisors and technicians across split shifts.
• Develop priorities, assignments, and performance expectations.
• Support hiring, training, and skill development for the maintenance team.
• Promote safety and ensure compliance with EHS/OSHA/LOTO standards.
• Maintain and improve PLC-controlled systems and conveyor/automation equipment.
• Manage facility systems including HVAC, electrical, and refrigeration.
• Oversee maintenance budgets, spare-parts inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement using root-cause analysis and PM optimization.

Skills

Automation

PLC troubleshooting

Maintenance & equipment reliability

Material-handling/conveyor systems

Maintenance team leadership

Preventive maintenance / CMMS

Practical knowledge of fire sprinkler

High-throughput warehouse experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Maintenance Manager

Duration: 6 Months + Possible Extension
Location: McDonough, GA 30253+
Pay Rate: $40.00 / hour on W2

General Function

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the reliability, availability, and performance of automated material-handling equipment and facility systems at a high-throughput distribution center.

Reporting to the Maintenance Director, this role leads maintenance supervisors and technicians across a split-shift operation to ensure PLC-controlled conveyors, sortation systems, robotics, RFID systems, and facility infrastructure operate at peak performance.

The position owns preventive, condition-based, and continuous-improvement maintenance programs and is accountable for improving key reliability metrics including MTTR, MTBF, OEE, and breakdown reduction. The role also manages maintenance projects, budgets, vendors, spare parts, and team development.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance supervisors and technicians across a split-shift operation.
• Establish work priorities, assignments, and performance expectations.
• Support hiring, training, and skills development to build technical capabilities within the maintenance team.
• Promote a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with EHS, OSHA, LOTO, and site safety standards.

Equipment Reliability & Technical Ownership

• Maintain and improve the reliability of PLC-controlled systems, including Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens systems.
• Oversee conveyor systems, shipping sorters, automated sortation equipment, robotics, and RFID systems.
• Direct troubleshooting and rapid recovery of critical automation equipment to minimize downtime.
• Ensure controls, drives, sensors, and material-handling equipment are maintained according to manufacturer and site standards.

Facilities Management & Building Systems

• Oversee maintenance and reliability of facility systems including HVAC, fire sprinkler systems, water backflow prevention, plumbing, electrical distribution, lighting, and dock equipment.
• Manage building infrastructure such as roofing, flooring, doors, and general construction/repairs.
• Coordinate minor construction, renovation, and facility improvement projects.
• Oversee commercial kitchen and break-room equipment, including ovens, coolers, freezers, and refrigeration systems.
• Ensure completion of required regulatory inspections and testing related to fire/life safety, backflow, HVAC, elevators, docks, and building codes.
• Select and manage third-party contractors and service vendors while monitoring scope, quality, cost, and schedule.

Preventive Maintenance & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain CMMS-driven preventive maintenance programs.
• Maintain high PM compliance and increase the ratio of planned versus reactive maintenance.
• Implement condition-based maintenance techniques such as vibration, thermal, electrical, and oil analysis.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using root cause analysis and equipment work orders to eliminate recurring failures.

KPIs & Performance Management

• Monitor and improve maintenance KPIs including:
  • MTTR
  • MTBF
  • OEE
  • Breakdown frequency
  • PM compliance
• Analyze maintenance data and trends to identify chronic equipment failures and prioritize resources.
• Report reliability performance and improvement initiatives to senior maintenance leadership.

Project & Budget Management

• Plan and execute maintenance projects, equipment upgrades, and overhauls.
• Manage project scope, schedules, risks, milestones, and resources.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare-parts inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Support cost-control initiatives while maintaining equipment reliability and operational uptime.
• Partner with Operations, HR, EHS, and Logistics teams to align maintenance activities with business requirements.
• Apply zero-based budgeting and spare-parts optimization practices.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience.
• 7+ years of progressive maintenance or reliability experience in a high-throughput distribution, warehouse automation, or manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing supervisors and/or maintenance teams.
• Strong working knowledge of PLCs, robotics, conveyor systems, shipping sorters, RFID readers, and automated sortation equipment.
• Experience with facility systems including HVAC, fire sprinklers, water backflow prevention, roofing, general construction, and commercial refrigeration/kitchen equipment.
• Experience developing and managing preventive and condition-based maintenance programs.
• Experience using a CMMS platform.
• Demonstrated success improving MTTR, MTBF, OEE, and equipment breakdown rates.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work a split shift, Monday through Friday, and respond to critical equipment issues when required.

Must-Have Skills

• Automation
• PLC troubleshooting
• Maintenance & equipment reliability
• Material-handling/conveyor systems
• Maintenance team leadership
• Preventive maintenance / CMMS
• Practical knowledge of fire sprinkler systems
• Experience in a high-throughput warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment

About Us:

Founded in 2009, IntelliPro is a global leader in talent acquisition and HR solutions. Our commitment to delivering unparalleled service to clients, fostering employee growth, and building enduring partnerships sets us apart. We continue leading global talent solutions with a dynamic presence in over 160 countries, including the USA, China, Canada, Singapore, Japan, Philippines, UK, India, Netherlands, and the EU.

IntelliPro, a global leader connecting individuals with rewarding employment opportunities, is dedicated to understanding your career aspirations. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, IntelliPro values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected group status. Moreover, our Inclusivity Commitment emphasizes embracing candidates of all abilities and ensures that our hiring and interview processes accommodate the needs of all applicants. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusivity at https://intelliprogroup.com/.

Compensation: The pay offered to a successful candidate will be determined by various factors, including education, work experience, location, job responsibilities, certifications, and more. Additionally, IntelliPro provides a comprehensive benefits package, all subject to eligibility.