DC Maintenance Manager

Overview

DISTRIBUTION CENTER MAINTENANCE MANAGER must be knowledgeable in all facets of the Maintenance Department and have general knowledge of all other departments within the facility. Manages the Maintenance Department, equipment assigned to the facility and facility in general. Must be able to think on their feet and make sound, quick decisions with the support of the Distribution Center Manager. Point of contact for all construction and major repairs being completed within the confines of the Advance Auto Parts property lines.

Must mentor his /her team leads in all aspects of becoming a Distribution Center Maintenance Manager for future assignments.

• Distribution Center Maintenance Manager duties and responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to these.
• Manage with the DC General Manager, Asst. General Manager, Operations Managers, and Department Managers to discuss and review the workload. Including allocation of team members, goals and objectives for the shift/department, and team member performance.
• Conduct start-up meetings with department team members to discuss day before results, current day’s expectations, issues that need to be addressed, office/safety issues, and work assignments for the day.
• Manage and oversee the repair and maintenance of equipment; assigns work orders, ensuring safety and production related work orders are highest priority. Assist Maintenance Team Leads and Team Members with diagnosis and repairs when necessary.
• Manage the Preventive Maintenance (PM) Programs and ensure schedule is adhered to in order to minimize down time.
• Obtain and review contractor bids for repairs; determine appropriate contractor and hires same, ensure contractor adheres to quality, scheduling, budgetary guidelines and standards.
• Manage the development, implementation and administration of operational policies, programs, and systems within functional area. Establishes methods and procedures for departmental work activities, identify and resolve mechanical problems, and communicate expertise and approvals concerning departmental activities.
• Hire, orient, train, evaluate and develop team members. In conjunction with the Distribution Center Manager carries out disciplinary actions and / or recommends termination of employment as appropriate.
• Review, recommend, and implement additions, modifications and improvements to facility systems after coordinating with the appropriate corporate offices.
• Share and provide appropriate information and anticipates information needs of team members in accordance with company quality and communications time schedule requirements.
• Oversee and ensure building, grounds and equipment are clean and well maintained. Manage the facility’s waste disposal program and EPA program: ensure waste is disposed of according to appropriate regulations.
• Interact with facility management to ensure maintenance needs are met. Touring facility to ensure the condition of the facility is maintained.
• Ensure Red Prairie Time and Attendance is updated, correct and all required paperwork turned into the Human Resource Department to be processed.
• Ensure all maintenance schedules and procedures are followed.
• Ensure replacement parts, tools, and supplies are properly accounted for and stored in their proper location.
• Ensure that a minimum quantity of spare parts is on hand to minimize down time.
• Ensure the department has the proper equipment and qualified personnel to perform its functions.
• Maintain technical catalogs, drawings, blue prints, maintenance procedures, vendor contact listing, etc. are properly revised and available.
• Manage and monitor the Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) for the entire distribution center.
• Manage the Maintenance Department budget (P&L).
• Maintain the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

• Complete functional and detailed knowledge of:
• Sortation experience required
• Cross belt sortation experience preferred.
• All shop equipment, test equipment, and hand/power tools.
• Conveyor systems, lift equipment, and all other material handling equipment.
• Building, HVAC, lighting, electrical, and all other related…