Senior Maintenance Manager

Sun Technologies; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (ACA)

401(k)

Sick leave

Job summary

Sun Technologies in McDonough, GA is seeking a Senior Maintenance Manager to lead reliability for PLC-controlled automation and facility systems at the distribution center.

You will guide maintenance supervisors across a split shift, own preventive and condition-based maintenance programs, and drive continuous improvements. The role includes budget and vendor management, KPI ownership, and cross-functional collaboration with Operations, HR, and EHS.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in maintenance/reliability in high-throughput environments.
• 3+ years of leadership experience directly managing supervisors/maintenance teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field, or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of PLCs, robotics, conveyors, shipping sorters, RFID readers, and automated sortation.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance supervisors and technicians across a split shift to ensure full equipment coverage.
• Oversee preventive, condition-based, and continuous improvement maintenance programs.
• Manage budgets, vendors, and cross-functional partnerships with Operations, HR, EHS, and Logistics.
• Drive KPIs such as MTTR, MTBF, OEE, and breakdown reduction through data-driven improvements.
• Plan and execute maintenance projects, upgrades, and equipment overhauls with scope, schedule, and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Maintenance planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PLC systems

Robotics

Conveyor systems

RFID

CMMS

Job description

: Expected 06 month contract with possible extension

Job Description

Pay Rate: $40/hr the pay rate may differ depending on your skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Featured Benefits:

• Medical Insurance in compliance with the ACA
• 401(k)
• Sick leave in compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws

Job Description

The Senior Maintenance Manager is responsible for the reliability, availability, and performance of all automated material-handling equipment and facility systems at the McDonough Distribution Center. Reporting to the Maintenance Director, North America, this leader directs maintenance supervisors and maintenance team members across a split-shift operation to keep PLC-controlled conveyor, sortation, robotics, and RFID systems — as well as building and facility infrastructure — running at peak uptime. The role owns the site’s preventive, condition-based, and continuous-improvement maintenance programs across both production automation and facilities, and is accountable for driving measurable results across core reliability KPIs — MTTR, MTBF, OEE, and breakdown reduction — while managing projects, budgets, vendors, and team development.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance supervisors and maintenance technicians across a split-shift, Monday–Friday operation, ensuring full equipment coverage.
• Set clear priorities, work assignments, and performance expectations; build technical bench strength through structured hiring, training, and skills development.
• Foster a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with all EHS, OSHA, LOTO, and site safety standards.

Equipment Reliability & Technical Ownership

• Own the reliability of PLC-controlled systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens), conveyor lines, shipping sorters, Sure Sort sortation machines, robotics, and RFID reader/scan systems.
• Direct troubleshooting and rapid recovery of critical automation assets to minimize downtime and protect daily order‑fulfillment throughput.
• Ensure controls, drives, sensors, and material‑handling equipment are maintained to manufacturers and site standards.

Facilities Management & Building Systems

• Oversee maintenance and reliability of all facility systems, including HVAC, fire sprinkler systems, water backflow prevention, plumbing, electrical distribution, lighting, and dock equipment.
• Manage building envelopes and infrastructure — roofing, flooring, doors, and general construction/repair — and coordinate minor construction and renovation projects on site.
• Maintain commercial kitchen and break‑room equipment, including ovens, coolers, freezers, and refrigeration systems.
• Ensure code compliance and timely completion of regulatory inspections and testing (fire/life‑safety, backflow certification, HVAC, elevator/dock, and related building codes).
• Select and manage third‑party contractors and service vendors for specialized facility trades, holding them to scope, quality, cost, and schedule.

Preventive, Condition-Based & Continuous Improvement

• Build and sustain CMMS‑driven preventive maintenance (PM) schedules with high PM compliance and a strong planned‑vs‑reactive ratio.
• Deploy condition‑based maintenance (CBM) techniques — vibration, thermal, electrical, and oil analysis — to detect failures before they cause downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement (CI) initiatives using root cause analysis (RCA) and equipment work orders (EWO) to permanently eliminate recurring failures.

KPIs & Performance Management

• Track, analyze, and improve all maintenance KPIs, including MTTR, MTBF, OEE, and breakdown frequency.
• Use data and trend analysis to target chronic failures, prioritize resources, and report reliability performance to the Maintenance Director, North America.

Project & Budget Management

• Plan and execute maintenance projects, upgrades, and equipment overhauls — including scoping, scheduling, risk management, and milestone tracking.
• Manage the maintenance budget, spare‑parts inventory, and vendor/contractor relationships to control cost while protecting uptime.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Operations, HR, EHS, and Logistics to align maintenance activity with production demand.
• Experience with zero‑based budgeting and spare‑parts optimization.

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/reliability experience in a high‑throughput distribution, warehouse‑automation, or manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of leadership experience directly managing supervisors and/or maintenance teams.
• Strong working knowledge of PLCs, robotics, conveyor systems, shipping sorters, RFID readers, and automated sortation (Sure Sort or equivalent) machines.
• Working knowledge of facility systems — HVAC, fire sprinklers, water backflow prevention, roofing, general construction, and commercial kitchen/refrigeration equipment (ovens, coolers, freezers).
• Demonstrated experience with preventive and condition‑based maintenance programs and a CMMS platform.
• Proven track record improving maintenance KPIs — MTTR, MTBF, OEE, and breakdown reduction.
• Project management experience with the ability to plan, budget, and execute multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Availability to work a split shift, Monday–Friday, and to respond to critical equipment issues as needed.