Senior Maintenance Manager

Amazon; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Parental leave

Safety footwear

Job summary

Amazon in Baton Rouge is seeking a Senior Maintenance Manager to lead site-based maintenance, develop next‑gen leaders, and drive operational excellence across a team of 80+. You will blend strategic planning with hands‑on leadership of preventive programs, safety, and cost control, coordinating with operations and vendors for maximum uptime.

The role emphasizes strategic budgeting, ROI‑driven decisions, and a culture of safety and continuous improvement within a large, global fulfillment

Qualifications

• 10+ years managing large facilities operations and teams.
• 7+ years in senior leadership roles with budget ownership.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related reliability field.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Maintenance Managers and site teams.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs and manage budgets.
• Drive safety, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee vendor relationships and external contractors.
• Travel domestically up to 15% for network initiatives.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Vendor management

ROI analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical)

Job description

Job ID: 10535071 | Amazon.com Services LLC

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 Senior Maintenance Manager, you will transform workplace environments by leading site-based maintenance operations and developing the next generation of maintenance leaders. In this critical role, you'll oversee Maintenance Managers and their teams, develop strategic maintenance programs, and drive operational excellence across your site. 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 across your entire organization of 80+ team members.

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. But wait, there's more: We provide lightweight fire-resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety!

Key Job Responsibilities

• You will provide leadership and mentorship to Maintenance Managers and Area Maintenance Managers, fostering professional growth, performance excellence, and developing bar-raising talent across your maintenance organization
• You will develop and maintain comprehensive preventative maintenance programs, manage site budgets and capital spending plans, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while maximizing equipment uptime and operational efficiency
• You will ensure rigorous adherence to safety protocols and procedures across all operational areas while partnering with site leadership to implement, audit, and enforce maintenance execution and safe work practices
• You will manage vendor relationships, coordinate external contractors, provide technical leadership on equipment end-of-life decisions using ROI analysis, and leverage Amazon's network size to maximize economies of scale
• You will travel domestically up to 15% of the time to support network-level initiatives and provide guidance across multiple sites

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of managing large complex facilities organizations experience
• 7+ years of senior management and leadership responsibilities experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Reliability Engineering, or 2+ years of Amazon RME (BB/3P) Full Time Exempt experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. 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, LA, Baton Rouge - 145,500.00 - 196,800.00 USD annually