Director, Distribution Center Maintenance – Asset Reliability

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Formulate and implement the enterprise maintenance and asset reliability strategy for the distribution network.

• Create and oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for building systems, material handling equipment, rolling stock, racking, HVAC, and other facility infrastructure.

• Track reliability and maintenance performance utilizing KPIs, analytics, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure efficient use and management of CMMS, maintenance systems, asset management processes, and reporting tools.

• Lead and nurture Regional Maintenance Managers and support staff.

• Provide functional leadership to Distribution Center Maintenance Managers through a matrix reporting structure.

• Set maintenance organizational standards, staffing models, role leveling criteria, competency requirements, and workforce development strategies.

• Collaborate with Distribution Center leadership to ensure maintenance teams are adequately staffed and capable.

• Direct maintenance-related capital planning and long-term asset replacement strategies.

• Oversee the planning, design, construction, startup, expansion, and commissioning of new distribution centers and significant capital improvement projects.

• Manage capital project execution, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, contractor management, commissioning, project closeout, and financial reporting.

• Assess facility and equipment performance and recommend upgrades, modernization initiatives, automation investments, and infrastructure enhancements.

• Ensure maintenance programs comply with OSHA, environmental, fire protection, hazardous materials, and other relevant regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with Safety and Operations leadership to foster safety, risk reduction, and regulatory compliance.

• Build relationships with contractors, equipment manufacturers, service providers, and consultants.

• Define service expectations, assess vendor performance, and negotiate maintenance service agreements and contracts with Procurement partners.

• Act 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.

• Collaborate 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 combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in maintenance, facilities, asset reliability, or engineering leadership within a distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or highly automated operational context.

• At least 5 years of leadership experience managing multi-site maintenance operations or support functions.

• Experience in leading capital planning, asset replacement programs, and facility improvement initiatives.

• Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance best practices, asset management principles, safety regulations, and facility systems.

• Proficient in utilizing CMMS, maintenance management systems, and performance analytics tools.

• Proven ability to influence and lead within a matrix organizational structure.

• Strong business acumen, project management, communication, and leadership abilities.

• Experience in 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.

• Familiarity with reliability-centered maintenance, predictive maintenance technologies, and asset lifecycle management programs.

• Experience in 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.

• Opportunities for career growth and development within a Fortune 200 retailer.

• Tuition assistance.

• Professional development resources.