Manager, DC Maintenance

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

We are the nation’s largest off-price retailer with over 2,000 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.
As part of our team, you will experience:

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Supervise all functions pertaining to the facilities maintenance, inclusive of preventive maintenance programs, repairs to the building, property and all material handling equipment. Control of maintenance labor budget and G & A expense for all budgeted items in the "maintenance" and "utilities" accounts. Control expenses related to "other services" sub accounts of landscaping, mat rental, pest control, snow removal, janitorial, waste management and fire system maintenance and certification. Review and recommend changes to existing material handling equipment and all proposed construction projects. Ensure timeline compliance and quality of work for all external construction projects. Responsible for developing and maintaining an open, engaging labor relation's environment which remains issue free.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage all maintenance functions for the distribution center and the hotels. Train and develop maintenance personnel. Cover Maintenance personnel over a 3-shift operation.

• Oversee the maintenance of all operating equipment. Enforce proper turn time of preventive maintenance schedules. Ensure timely responds to critical maintenance issues throughout the distribution center property. Review Facility Work Requests and prioritize the workflow. Track equipment downtime train wreck downtime and preventative maintenance status and produce electronic reports.

• Manage the maintenance of all required back stock of maintenance supplies while minimizing inventory levels through strong supplier partnerships.

• Manage janitorial services throughout the distribution center and hotels.

• Review, recommend and enact changes to ensure contractual compliance to budgeted accounts to include: landscape, cafeteria, mat rental, pest control, snow removal waste management and fire system maintenance accounts. Review and reduce expenses for these accounts.

• Manage the coordination of all construction projects and internal changes to facility, property and equipment. Work with engineers on implementation of equipment layout changes for Standards and Incentive Program. Ensure timeline compliance, quality of work and all safety standards are in compliance.

• Generate Capitol Expense Requests, make recommendations and coordinate project using both internal and external resources. Ensure maximum use of energy management system to reduce utility expenses.

• Active membership and participation with the safety committee to ensure strong partnership on all safety issues throughout the property.

COMPETENCIES:

• Analysis & Judgment

• Leadership

• Communication

• Technical / Functional Competence

• Planning and Organizing

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in large distribution center and/or manufacturing environment.

• Technically proficient in the care and maintenance of distribution conveyor and sortation systems utilizing a strong background in mechanical, electrical, machine controls, and pneumatic equipment.

• Ability to review and critique schematic diagrams.

• 5 years of proven supervisory skills

• In-depth knowledge of state of the art distribution systems.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Detailed understanding of OSHA standards and regulations.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Proficient PC skills including Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software and the Microsoft Office suite inclusive of Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Visio.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:

Job requires ability to work in a warehouse environment, on a concrete floor all day.

Requires continuous, standing, walking, hearing, pushing, and pulling.

Consistent timeliness and regular attendance is necessary.

Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, talking, hearing (audio equipment), handling objects with hands and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

This role requires full-time in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintenance Supervisors

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.