Director, Distribution Center Maintenance – Asset Reliability

Job Description:

  • Develop and execute the enterprise maintenance and asset reliability strategy for the distribution network
  • Establish and govern preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for building systems, material handling equipment, rolling stock, racking, HVAC, and other facility infrastructure
  • Monitor reliability and maintenance performance through KPIs, analytics, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure effective utilization and governance of CMMS, maintenance systems, asset management processes, and reporting tools
  • Lead and develop Regional Maintenance Managers and support personnel
  • Provide functional leadership to Distribution Center Maintenance Managers through a matrix reporting structure
  • Establish maintenance organizational standards, staffing models, role leveling criteria, competency requirements, and workforce development strategies
  • Partner with Distribution Center leadership to ensure maintenance organizations are appropriately staffed and capable
  • Lead maintenance-related capital planning and long-range asset replacement strategies
  • Direct the planning, design, construction, startup, expansion, and commissioning of new distribution centers and major capital improvement projects
  • Oversee capital project execution, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, contractor management, commissioning, project closeout, and financial reporting
  • Evaluate facility and equipment performance and recommend upgrades, modernization initiatives, automation investments, and infrastructure improvements
  • Ensure maintenance programs support OSHA, environmental, fire protection, hazardous materials, and other applicable regulatory requirements
  • Partner with Safety and Operations leadership to promote safety, risk reduction, and regulatory compliance
  • Develop relationships with contractors, equipment manufacturers, service providers, and consultants
  • Establish service expectations, evaluate vendor performance, and negotiate maintenance service agreements and contracts with Procurement partners
  • Serve as the primary maintenance advisor to Distribution Center, Supply Chain, and Engineering leadership
  • Provide maintenance and capital expenditure reporting, performance analysis, forecasting, and recommendations to senior leadership
  • Partner with Asset Reliability Analysts on financial stewardship, project tracking, and performance measurement

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered
  • 10+ years of progressive maintenance, facilities, asset reliability, or engineering leadership experience in a distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or highly automated operational environment
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing multi-site maintenance operations or maintenance support functions
  • Experience leading capital planning, asset replacement programs, and facility improvement initiatives
  • Strong knowledge of maintenance best practices, asset management principles, safety regulations, and facility systems
  • Experience utilizing CMMS, maintenance management systems, and performance analytics tools
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and lead through a matrix organizational structure
  • Strong business acumen, project management, communication, and leadership skills
  • Experience supporting highly automated distribution or fulfillment operations
  • Professional certifications such as Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), Certified Plant Maintenance Manager (CPMM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma, or similar credentials
  • Experience with reliability-centered maintenance, predictive maintenance technologies, and asset lifecycle management programs
  • Experience leading major distribution center construction, expansion, or automation projects

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation package, including annual bonus opportunities
  • 25% annual bonus
  • Equity
  • Comprehensive health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Holidays
  • Wellness programs
  • Associate discount programs
  • Career growth and development opportunities within a Fortune 200 retailer
  • Tuition assistance
  • Professional development resources
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