Area Maintenance Manager, CHA1

<strong>Description<br><br></strong>Area Maintenance Manager<br><br>Reliability, Maintenance, and Engineering (RME) is hiring for Area Maintenance Managers!<br><br>At Amazon we believe that Every Day is still Day One! We’re working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people.<br><br>The Area Maintenance Manager will lead a team of facilities associates and ensure a safe working environment for all.<br><br>Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to<br><br><ul><li> Dedicated to supporting multi-site production by working in a safe, customer-focused manner; must be highly self-motivated and customer-centric</li><li> Develop and design solutions to difficult problems, manage outside contractors and be on call for emergencies</li><li> Handle multiple projects and daily activities, meet deadlines and develop plans on how to accomplish departmental and distribution goals</li><li> Ensuring that all safety programs and procedures are followed, develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs and good working relationships with operations</li><li> Develop business plans and provide guidance and direction for the successful implementation of those plans</li><li> Help to develop, set and track budgets</li><li> Understand and implement safety programs</li><li> Successful candidates must have the ability to provide enriched feedback to enhance individual performance, provide associates with written performance appraisals including discipline and up to termination</li><li> Mentor all facilities associates by motivating and providing direction to help them achieve their goals and make a consistent effort to go above and beyond</li><li> Project planning and cost</li><li> The Area Maintenance Manager promotes and conducts good housekeeping</li><li> Works a flexible schedule which may include shift work, weekends, nights, and/or holidays<br><br></li></ul>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.<br><br>Key job responsibilities<br><br>Support the Operations team by working in a safe, customer-focused manner; and must be highly self-motivated and customer-centric.<br><br>Develop and design innovative solutions to difficult problems, manage outside contractors and be on call for emergencies.<br><br>Handle multiple internally- and externally-sponsored projects and daily activities, manage and meet deadlines, and develop & track plans on how to accomplish departmental and distribution goals.<br><br>Work with local site Safety department leadership to understand, implement, and audit safety programs. Ensure that all safety programs and procedures are followed.<br><br>Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs and good working relationships with Operations leadership.<br><br>Facilitate technical and safety training, as well as help to develop professional development of departmental Maintenance technicians.<br><br>Mentor all Maintenance technicians by motivating and providing direction to help them achieve their goals and make a consistent effort to go above and beyond.<br><br>Develop Maintenance department business plans and provide guidance and direction for the successful implementation of those plans.<br><br>Work with site Finance team to develop, set and track budgets.<br><br>Participate in and support efficiency improvement Kaizen activities for the site, as well as the network when needed.<br><br>Develop capital spending plans, facilitate cross-functional project planning and perform cost analysis.<br><br>Own and promote excellent housekeeping.<br><br>Participate in weekly network Maintenance calls and periodic Maintenance Manager conferences.<br><br>Candidates must have the ability to provide specific, enriched feedback to enhance individual performance, and provide associates with written performance appraisals including discipline and up to termination.<br><br><strong>Basic Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li> 2+ years of team leadership experience</li><li> 1+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience</li><li> Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience</li><li> Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays<br><br></li></ul><strong>Preferred Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li> 5+ years of team management, budget responsibilities, supplier management, problem solving, and client/ customer relations experience</li><li> Experience with preventive maintenance procedures, industrial electrical, industrial controls, and industrial electronics & robotics<br><br></li></ul>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 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.<br><br>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.<br><br>USA, TN, Chattanooga - 82,600.00 - 123,900.00 USD annually<br><br><br><strong>Company</strong> - Amazon.com Services LLC<br><br>Job ID: A3174026

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