
Area Maintenance Manager
Required skills
- service technicians
- automation engineers
- safety protocols
- preventative maintenance
- external contractors
- system performance issues
- Microsoft Office products
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Engineering Technology
Nice to have
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- MHE integrators
- statistical analysis
Role summary
Amazon's Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) team is seeking an Area Maintenance Manager to lead a team of service technicians and automation engineers. This role focuses on ensuring safety, efficiency, and operational excellence through strategic planning, hands-on problem-solving, and team leadership. Responsibilities include developing maintenance strategies, managing preventative maintenance programs, coordinating with operations, responding to emergencies, and monitoring Material Handling Equipment (MHE) performance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field or equivalent experience, 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience, and 2+ years of CMMS experience.
About the Role:
As an Area Maintenance Manager, you will transform workplace environments by leading a dynamic maintenance team that ensures safety, efficiency, and operational excellence. In this critical role, you'll develop maintenance strategies, solve complex challenges, and create a supportive work culture that empowers technicians to perform at their best. You will blend strategic planning, hands-on problem-solving, and team leadership. You will navigate between managing preventative maintenance programs, coordinating with operations teams, and responding to emergencies that require quick, decisive action while also balancing proactive planning with real-time problem resolution.
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 a team of service technicians and automation engineers, fostering professional growth and performance
- You will ensure rigorous adherence to safety protocols and procedures during maintenance activities across the site
- You will design and implement comprehensive preventative maintenance programs that enhance operational efficiency
- You will manage and coordinate external contractors while maintaining high-quality service standards
- You will monitor Material Handling Equipment (MHE) metrics and partner with applicable team to address system performance issues and provide analysis across all operations Basic Qualifications: - 2+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Reliability Engineering, or 2+ years of Amazon RME (BB/3P) Full Time experience
- Work flexible hours as business demands, including overnight, weekends and holidays
- 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience
- 2+ years of Computerized Maintenance Management System program experience Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree, or Six Sigma Black Belt certification
- Experience working with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) integrators
- Experience maintaining material handling equipment and integrated systems
- Experience in project management
- Experience with statistical analysis
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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. 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.
USA, KY, LEXINGTON - 82,600.00 - 123,900.00 USD annually
Sample Amazon interview questions
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Explain how you would use data analysis to identify areas of improvement within a warehouse environment.
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What strategies would you employ to maintain workplace safety standards among warehouse associates?
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How would you determine the most effective delivery routes for drivers, considering factors like traffic, weather, and package volume?
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Discuss your approach to maintaining quality control throughout the fulfillment process, from order placement to delivery.
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How would you go about training and onboarding new employees to efficiently perform their roles within a fast-paced warehouse setting?
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