Maintenance Manager | Distribution Center

Location: Bloomfield, CT
Salary: $70,000 per year
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Maintenance

Epic Personnel Partners is hiring an experienced Maintenance Manager for a high-volume grocery distribution facility in Bloomfield, Connecticut.

This hands-on leadership position is responsible for overseeing facility maintenance, preventive maintenance programs, equipment repairs, maintenance employees, outside vendors, and overall equipment reliability. The ideal candidate has experience maintaining conveyors, automated warehouse systems, forklifts, dock equipment, refrigeration systems, and other industrial equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily maintenance operations throughout the distribution center
• Lead, train, schedule, and evaluate maintenance technicians
• Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Diagnose equipment problems and coordinate timely repairs
• Maintain conveyors, automated systems, robotics, dock equipment, material-handling equipment, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure
• Minimize equipment downtime and operational interruptions
• Manage work orders, maintenance records, parts inventory, and equipment history
• Use a computerized maintenance management system to schedule and track repairs
• Coordinate outside contractors, service providers, and equipment vendors
• Monitor maintenance expenses, parts usage, labor costs, and department budgets
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, lockout/tagout, food safety, and company standards
• Conduct regular facility and equipment inspections
• Partner with operations to schedule maintenance around production and shipping needs
• Respond to urgent equipment and facility issues when needed
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance leadership experience in a distribution center, warehouse, manufacturing plant, food facility, or industrial environment
• Experience supervising maintenance technicians or skilled-trades employees
• Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting knowledge
• Experience with conveyors, automated equipment, forklifts, dock systems, or warehouse robotics
• Refrigeration and cold-storage maintenance experience is a plus
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems and work-order tracking
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance and workplace safety procedures
• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible availability to respond to critical maintenance needs

Compensation

$70,000 per year

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Manager, Facilities Maintenance Manager, Industrial Maintenance Supervisor, Engineering Manager, or Distribution Center Maintenance Leader.

Apply today through Epic Personnel Partners for immediate consideration.

Epic Personnel Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Epic Personnel Partners, LLC, a national, woman-owned staffing firm based in Pleasanton, CA, specializes in building long-term relationships with clients, candidates, and employees. We address staffing challenges across industries by understanding your business and matching the right talent to your needs. Our placements with leading companies highlight our commitment to quality and results.

What Sets Epic Apart?

Epic prioritizes client success by listening, understanding challenges, and delivering tailored staffing solutions. Using cutting-edge technology, we connect you with top talent efficiently. Our process evaluates candidates not only on skills and experience but also on personality and fit, ensuring the right match for your team.

With over 75 years of combined expertise, our team excels in full-cycle recruitment across various fields, including Administrative, IT, Call Center, Light Industrial, and Hospitality. For over two decades, we’ve successfully addressed talent needs, offering 24/7 support for last-minute or emergency requests.

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