Manager, Maintenance

Overview Join our Distribution Center team! We are Caleres, a global footwear company with brands that fit people’s lives. We are ferocious about fit and living our mission of inspiring people to feel great…feet first! You’ll work in a fast-paced, fun, team environment, providing high attention to detail to meet production goals. Location: 15245 Van Vliet Ave, Chino CA 91710 What We Do – Accountabilities • Assures safe and efficient operation of the distribution center equipment by structured proactive preventative maintenance of equipment, and quick reaction to breakdowns to minimize mechanical downtime. • Assures implementation, and continuous improvement of strategies to meet long-term corporate-wide logistics needs through partnering with the Operations staff to offer solutions and to partner with external entities to fix and update systems as necessary. • Assures leader growth and development by maintaining a robust development and training program focused on growing existing and future leaders and increasing individuals' potential for growth. • Assures workforce engagement in core company values and through the effective execution of HR, LP and Safety policy and programs. • Assures budget requirements and controlled expenses are met by regular monitoring of maintenance budget and forecasts, and timely submission of expense reports. Essential Functions • Controls budget through continued cost comparisons, process evaluation, and efficient use of personnel. • Assures adequate inventory and tracking of spare parts, tools, and components through local and national vendors, and maintains vendor relationships. • Coordinates efforts between Landlord, outside contractors and company personnel to accomplish special projects and inspections. • Provide leadership, training, development and mentorship for Supervisors and Technicians. • Implement succession planning for team. • Actively embraces continuous improvement through improvement of self as much as improvement of team, processes and environment, with a focus on best practices. • Create a culture of ownership and participation. • Formulates flexible tactical operating plans to forecast, set goals, and plan projects and scheduled maintenance events • Maximizes use of fixed assets. • Subject matter expert, able to train staff on a variety of maintenance related topics (lock out tag out, fall protection, OSHA compliance, mechanical and electrical repairs, diagnostics, electrical circuits and drawings, PLC logic development, fabrication, preventative maintenance, etc.) • Strong knowledge of skilled trades such as, electricity, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics and plumbing and is proficient in reading / understanding blueprints and technical schematics • In-depth knowledge and previous experience working with high-speed conveyance systems and all components • Responsible for spearheading mechanization improvement projects, inclusive of design, development and implementation • Ensures company policies are communicated, understood, and administered. • Maintains a safe, secure and healthy work environment, able to show year-on-year improvements in accident and injury statistics. • Oversees site safety programs; implements proactive safety protocols. • Supports Loss Prevention initiatives as • Partners effectively with own leadership team, as well as with teams and peers off site at other Distribution facilities and at the corporate office. Preferred Qualifications & Education • Previous facilities maintenance or maintenance technician experience 7+ years • Previous leadership experience in industrial environment 7+ years • Previous automated conveyor experience • Previous success in completing mechanical / electrical training programs; Moderate to advanced mechanical and electrical knowledge base. • Training qualifications in maintenance disciplines • Must maintain professional demeanor and appearance at all times • Ability to lift 50 pounds with or without an accommodation • Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred Physical Requirements and/or Environment • Distribution Center