Manager, Maintenance

Caleres Inc.; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Caleres Distribution Center 2 in Chino, CA is seeking a seasoned facilities maintenance leader to oversee equipment maintenance, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced DC environment.

You will coach Supervisors and Technicians, manage budgets, coordinate with contractors, and drive mechanization projects while upholding OSHA standards and company policies.

A 7+ year background in industrial maintenance and a related Bachelor's degree preferred are desired.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in facilities maintenance or maintenance technician roles.
• 7+ years leadership experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience with automated conveyor systems.
• Proven ability to complete mechanical/electrical training programs; strong mechanical/electrical knowledge.
• Training qualifications in maintenance disciplines.
• Maintains professional demeanor and appearance at all times.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize distribution center equipment, implement preventive maintenance, and minimize downtime.
• Lead training, development, and mentorship for Supervisors and Technicians; drive succession planning.
• Coordinate with landlords, external contractors, and internal teams for projects and inspections.
• Drive continuous improvement and mechanization projects to improve efficiency and safety.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety programs, and OSHA standards.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Maintenance technician

Leadership experience

Automated conveyor

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Maintenance training

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Job description

Caleres Distribution Center 2 - Chino, 15245 VAN VLIET, CHINO, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Overview

Join our Distribution Center team! We are Caleres, a global footwear company with brands that fit people’s lives. We are ferocious about fit and living our mission of inspiring people to feel great…feet first! You’ll work in a fast-paced, fun, team environment, providing high attention to detail to meet production goals.

What We Do – Accountabilities

• Assures safe and efficient operation of the distribution center equipment by structured proactive preventative maintenance of equipment, and quick reaction to breakdowns to minimize mechanical downtime.
• Assures implementation, and continuous improvement of strategies to meet long-term corporate-wide logistics needs through partnering with the Operations staff to offer solutions and to partner with external entities to fix and update systems as necessary.
• Assures leader growth and development by maintaining a robust development and training program focused on growing existing and future leaders and increasing individuals' potential for growth.
• Assures workforce engagement in core company values and through the effective execution of HR, LP and Safety policy and programs.
• Assures budget requirements and controlled expenses are met by regular monitoring of maintenance budget and forecasts, and timely submission of expense reports.

Essential Functions

• Controls budget through continued cost comparisons, process evaluation, and efficient use of personnel.
• Assures adequate inventory and tracking of spare parts, tools, and components through local and national vendors, and maintains vendor relationships.
• Coordinates efforts between Landlord, outside contractors and company personnel to accomplish special projects and inspections.
• Provide leadership, training, development and mentorship for Supervisors and Technicians.
• Implement succession planning for team.
• Actively embraces continuous improvement through improvement of self as much as improvement of team, processes and environment, with a focus on best practices.
• Create a culture of ownership and participation.
• Formulates flexible tactical operating plans to forecast, set goals, and plan projects and scheduled maintenance events
• Maximizes use of fixed assets.
• Subject matter expert, able to train staff on a variety of maintenance related topics (lock out tag out, fall protection, OSHA compliance, mechanical and electrical repairs, diagnostics, electrical circuits and drawings, PLC logic development, fabrication, preventative maintenance, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of skilled trades such as, electricity, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics and plumbing and is proficient in reading / understanding blueprints and technical schematics
• In-depth knowledge and previous experience working with high-speed conveyance systems and all components
• Responsible for spearheading mechanization improvement projects, inclusive of design, development and implementation
• Ensures company policies are communicated, understood, and administered.
• Maintains a safe, secure and healthy work environment, able to show year-on-year improvements in accident and injury statistics.
• Oversees site safety programs; implements proactive safety protocols.
• Supports Loss Prevention initiatives as
• Partners effectively with own leadership team, as well as with teams and peers off site at other Distribution facilities and at the corporate office.

Preferred Qualifications & Education

• Previous facilities maintenance or maintenance technician experience 7+ years
• Previous leadership experience in industrial environment 7+ years
• Previous automated conveyor experience
• Previous success in completing mechanical / electrical training programs; Moderate to advanced mechanical and electrical knowledge base.
• Training qualifications in maintenance disciplines
• Must maintain professional demeanor and appearance at all times
• Ability to lift 50 pounds with or without an accommodation
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

Physical Requirements and/or Environment

• Distribution Center

Caleres Distribution Center 2 - Chino, 15245 VAN VLIET, CHINO, California, United States of America