Maintenance Manager | Distribution Center

Job Description 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr