Area Maintenance Manager II (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Area Maintenance Manager II (Manufacturing): Leading maintenance operations for fulfillment and pharmacy production facilities with an accent on equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and team development. Focus on managing automated material handling systems, optimizing uptime, and coordinating cross-functional maintenance strategies in a high-volume environment.

Location: Must be based in Louisville, KY or Mount Juliet, TN

hirify.global is a leading e-commerce company dedicated to providing exceptional service and products for pets.

What you will do

• Lead and develop maintenance technicians to ensure the reliability and performance of warehouse assets and automated material handling systems.
• Coordinate preventative and reactive maintenance activities, including rapid response to high-severity downtime events.
• Ensure maintenance practices comply with pharmacy, safety, and quality standards through accurate documentation and equipment readiness.
• Audit work quality and PM execution to identify gaps and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Operations and Pharmacy teams to align maintenance priorities with production schedules and business needs.
• Manage third-party vendors for specialized maintenance and calibration tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 7+ years of maintenance leadership.
• Experience leading maintenance teams in eCommerce, automated fulfillment, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with material handling systems, conveyors, and powered industrial equipment.
• Proven ability to use data and maintenance systems to drive performance and equipment reliability.
• Flexibility to work a schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Industry certifications such as CMRP, CRL, or OSHA 10/30.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems and facility infrastructure like RTUs, AHUs, and boilers.
• Experience using a CMMS/EAM system for maintenance planning.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, creative, and customer-oriented environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and team-based improvement.
• Collaborative culture working across multiple departments and functions.
• Equal opportunity employer with a focus on inclusive hiring practices.