Assistant Automation Maintenance Manager

S&S Activewear - Lockport, IL 

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ABOUT US 

S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation. 

Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes.  We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The Assistant Automation Maintenance Manager is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of the Automation maintenance procedures of warehouse automation equipment and systems. Assists in managing the Automation Maintenance staff across our North American facilities as assigned and directed. The department’s primary objective is to support the operation of DC automation equipment through continuous Preventative Maintenance and timely repairs as needed. This position will work extensively with AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot), Shelf Goods to Person technologies as well as vacuum assisted lifting, conveyance, and sortation technologies.  The position will work closely with Automation Maintenance manager, DC Operations leaders and third-party partners/contractors.

COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULE 

Salaried (based on experience) 

Monday - Friday, Full-Time, Exempt

ONSITE: 16427 West Prologis Parkway - Lockport, IL 60441

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• The Assistant Automation Maintenance Manager position is responsible for daily equipment and building maintenance support.
• Identify and/or solve operational issues with conveyance and robotic equipment while implementing continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives, to strengthen team unity, goals, productivity and results.
• Assist in Hiring, supervision, development and managing of performance for technicians and maintain a positive employee relations environment.
• Assist in the development of maintenance procedures and ensure implementation.
• Carry out inspections of facilities to identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Check electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems of buildings to ensure functionality.
• Assist in the planning and oversight all repair and installation activities.
• Assist in the allocation of workload and supervision of the Automation maintenance staff.
• Assist in the monitoring of equipment spare parts inventory and place orders as directed.
• Assists in monitoring expenses and the budget for Automation maintenance.
• Interacts with contractors and service providers as needed and directed.
• Keep maintenance logs and reports on daily activities for assigned sites.
• Conduct performance evaluations for Automation Maintenance associates as assigned.
• Serve as the Leader for equipment installations and modifications as assigned.
• Work on the floor with the other Maintenance employees to accomplish necessary objectives.
• Ensure department compliance of all safety requirements and proper use of (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment.
• Travel 30-40% (initially, travel will be heavier at the beginning) 
• Our warehouses are open 20 hours/day 7 days a week. Some tasks may require weekend and/or late shifts.
• Perform other activities as assigned.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 10+ years' experience in maintenance of technical systems with 3-5 years supervisory experience
• Through understanding and experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance
• Familiarity in drafting and understanding bluep