Warehouse Automation Maintenance Manager

Ryder System, Inc.; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Discounted employee pricing and perks

Holidays paid and PTO within firstyear

Maternity leave (up to 12 weeks)

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Lancaster, TX is seeking a Warehouse Automation Maintenance Manager to oversee a 24/7 automated distribution center. The role focuses on maintaining and maximizing uptime of LGV/AGV systems, conveyors, and related automation in a high-volume environment.

Leads a hands-on maintenance team, partners with technicians, and drives preventive maintenance and continuous improvement. Salary ranges from $110,000 to $115,000+ depending on experience, with exempt status and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance for warehouse automation systems.
• Experience with LGV/AGV systems preferred.
• Strong diagnostic skills in industrial electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to maintain uptime of automated warehouse equipment (LGV/AGV, conveyors).
• Diagnose and troubleshoot industrial electrical/mechanical systems; read schematics; use multimeters.
• Hands‑on leadership, partner with technicians, audit work quality, drive preventive maintenance.
• Communicate with customers and site leadership; present maintenance metrics and lead issue resolution.
• Support 24/7 operation to ensure equipment reliability.

Skills

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Schematic reading

Multimeter usage

Team leadership

Preventive maintenance

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

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Job Description

We are hiring a Warehouse Automation Maintenance Manager in Lancaster, TX to support our Supply Chain Solutions division.

Pay Type: Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month Annual Salary Pay: $110,000-$115,000+ based on experience Warehouse automation maintenance leadership experience required

In this role you will:

• Lead a team responsible for maintaining and maximizing uptime of advanced automated warehouse equipment, including LGV/AGV systems, conveyors, and related automation technologies in a high-volume distribution environment.
• Bring strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills in industrial electrical and mechanical systems, including reading schematics, tracing wiring issues, and using diagnostic tools such as multimeters.
• Serve as a hands‑on leader who partners closely with technicians, audits work quality, drives preventive maintenance initiatives, and supports continuous improvement efforts.
• Thrive in a fast‑paced by communicating effectively with customers and site leadership by providing clear updates, presenting maintenance performance metrics, and leading issue resolution efforts.
• Contribute to the operational success of a 24/7 automated operation by combining strong organization, technical expertise, and a collaborative leadership style to ensure equipment reliability.

When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain solutions, they look to our industry‑leading logistics experts. At Ryder, there is more to being a supply chain professional than working on some of the nation’s biggest brands. We make sure you are also getting the diverse experience, advancement opportunities, all from an industry‑leading Fortune 500 company.

Benefits when working with us:

• Medical,
• Dental,
• Vision Benefits start at 30 Days
• 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase options
• Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
• All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

We want YOU to join our family made up of Proud Women and Men in Logistics who work alongside Military Reserve and Veterans we hire every day!

Summary The Automation Maintenance Manager is responsible for the management and execution of a comprehensive maintenance program for their assigned business unit for both automation and facilities. This position ensures that the business’ key maintenance objectives, plans and strategies are effectively communicated and implemented within their respective business unit. This role will oversee hourly maintenance employees and will function as a subject matter expert and lead the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of autonomous vehicle systems (AGVs/LGVs) in a highly automated distribution center.

Essential Functions

• Works to implement strategies key to business, customer and site performance measurement developed by leadership in conjunction with onsite