Manager - Automation Maintenance

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time. About the Position The Automation Maintenance Manager leads all maintenance activities for a highly automated warehouse and distribution operation, ensuring the reliability and performance of automated material handling systems such as conveyors, sortation equipment, and automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) in addition to facility maintenance and Powered industrial truck (PIT) equipment. This role also oversees maintenance of traditional material handling equipment and facility assets, managing third party contractors for work outside the team's core capabilities. The manager builds and develops a strong maintenance team, partners closely with site operations leadership, and drives a proactive maintenance strategy focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. This is a highly visible leadership role that balances technical oversight, budget management, and people development to support a safe and high performing operation. Functions Develop and execute the site's maintenance strategy, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs, to maximize equipment uptime, reliability, and performance. Lead maintenance and reliability activities for automated material handling systems, including conveyors, sortation equipment, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), and controls systems. Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance supervisors, technicians, and controls specialists, building a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Manage third party contractors and service providers for facility, utility, and non-automation maintenance needs beyond the team's core capabilities. Serve as the primary maintenance leader and point of contact for site operations leadership, aligning maintenance priorities with business objectives. Develop and manage the site's maintenance operating budget, monitoring labor, parts, and contractor costs to meet financial targets. Utilize computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) tools, such as Maximo, to plan labor, track asset history, and analyze performance. Partner with engineering, operations, and equipment manufacturers to resolve equipment failures and drive root cause elimination. Monitor key performance indicators, including system availability, throughput, and maintenance effectiveness, and report results to stakeholders. Conduct performance management activities, including goal setting, performance reviews, and succession planning for the maintenance team. Support capital planning, equipment replacement strategies, and spare parts inventory management. Promote and enforce a safety first culture, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and maintenance safety standards, including lockout and tagout (LOTO) procedures. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, maintenance management, or a related field preferred. Minimum of 7 years of maintenance leadership experience in automated manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or material handling environments required. Minimum of 3 years of experience managing supervisors, technicians, or multi-discipline maintenance teams required. Experience with computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or enterprise asset management (EAM) platforms, such as IBM Maximo or SAP PM, required. Reliability certifications such as Certified Maintenance and R…

View the full posting and apply