Senior Maintenance Manager , NA Air RME

Amazon; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 146,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Safety footwear

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Senior Maintenance Manager in Erlanger, KY to lead maintenance operations for 80+ team members, develop proactive programs, and drive safety and efficiency across the site. You will oversee Maintenance Managers and coordinate with operations, ensuring high uptime and cost-effective decision-making.

The role emphasizes leadership development, strategic planning, and responsiveness to emergencies while aligning with Amazon's safety culture. Domestic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of managing large complex facilities organizations.
• 7+ years of senior management and leadership responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Reliability Engineering, or equivalent Amazon RME experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-based maintenance operations and a team of Maintenance Managers.
• Develop and manage preventative maintenance programs, budgets and capex.
• Ensure safety protocols and drive continuous improvement across the site.
• Provide technical leadership on equipment end-of-life and ROI decisions.
• Travel domestically up to 15% to support network initiatives.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Operations leadership

Budgeting and ROI

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering degree (Electrical or Mechanical)

Job description

Job ID: 10529445 | 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

• 6+ years of Amazon RME (BB/3P) Full Time Exempt experience

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.

USA, KY, Erlanger - 145,500.00 - 196,800.00 USD annually

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 .