Regional Maintenance Manager

DESCRIPTION: Amazon's North America Reliability Maintenance & Engineering (RME) team needs a dynamic Regional Maintenance Manager to lead our operations. This key position will drive safety initiatives and guide field teams in developing effective decision-making tools for site managers. You'll evaluate Fulfillment Center RME departments' performance and implement proven practices to improve reliability metrics. Your mission: champion workplace safety, maximize equipment uptime, and optimize operational costs in our fast-paced fulfillment network.<br>The ideal candidate brings extensive expertise in facilities maintenance, workplace safety, and data-driven leadership. Experience with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) systems, packaging automation, distribution processes, and storage systems is valuable. We need a self-starter who excels at managing multiple complex projects while building strong relationships across all organizational levels. The role requires oversight of maintenance acceptance for large-scale projects and the ability to provide technical leadership to facilities maintenance teams.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br>• Champion safety standards and drive team compliance<br>• Lead and mentor field-based Facilities Managers to expand and improve Amazon's North American Fulfillment Network<br>• Drive maintenance excellence through innovation, documentation, standardization, and safety practices<br>• Guide senior leadership on maintenance and equipment end of life (EOL) decisions using ROI analysis<br>• Oversee budget development, execution, and capital planning<br>• Manage vendor relationships and maximize network economies of scale<br>• Monitor and audit maintenance execution and safety practices across sites<br>• Coordinate maintenance teams across North America<br>• Develop and manage contract documents, including RFPs and purchase orders<br>• Support Fulfillment Center General Managers in facilities management<br>• Recruit and hire exceptional talent for Facilities Maintenance roles<br>• Build a world-class facilities maintenance organization<br>• Relocate as needed for Amazon's business needs<br> BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline or BS/BA with 4+ years experience in maintenance or 2+ years Amazon experience<br>- Previous corporate and/or regional facilities roles leading 250 or more employees including salaried employees<br>- Experience leading change in a multiple site environments<br>- 7+ years experience managing employees and their performance<br>- Ability to travel up to 80% PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Strong communication, teambuilding, and influencing skills<br>- Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with high expectations<br>- Manufacturing or complex industry experience and has had maintenance report up to them.<br>- Thinks big! Proficient data analyst and new processes developer/adapter<br>- Self-starter. Strong evidence of driving goals with minimal day-to-day supervision.<br>- Experienced in material handling equipment and large, complex integrated systems maintenance with strong statistical analysis skills<br>- Strong knowledge and experience with the major MHE integrators<br>- Exposure to Lean Concepts, TOC, layout design, cost/benefit analysis, labor productivity analysis (time studies, standardized work), safety/ergonomic/human factors.<br>- Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, AutoCAD, MS Project, and SQL<br>- MBA or other Masters degree and/or Six Sigma Black Belt Certification a plus<br>- Professional Engineering registration a plus<br><br>Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.<br><br>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 <a href="https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations">https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations</a> for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.