Maintenance Area Manager

Maintenance Area Manager

The Maintenance Area Manager is responsible for shift level execution of maintenance activities, technician leadership, and real‑time response to equipment issues. This role ensures maintenance plans are executed safely and effectively while supporting daily operational throughput. The Maintenance Area Manager is hands on, shift focused, and accountable for people, execution, and short‑term performance.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Maintenance Execution

• Lead all maintenance activities during assigned shift (PMs, corrective work, breakdown response).
• Ensure rapid and effective response to equipment issues impacting operations.
• Coordinate closely with Operations leadership to prioritize work based on throughput and risk.
• Execute work orders in accordance with maintenance standards and safety procedures.

Technician Leadership

• Directly supervises maintenance technicians and leads on shift.
• Assign work, manage coverage, and ensure skill alignment to task complexity.
• Coach technicians on troubleshooting, quality repairs, and safe work practices.
• Conduct shift handoffs with clear communication of equipment status and risks.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce safety standards, LOTO, and safe work practices.
• Conduct safety observations, audits, and incident follow‑ups.
• Ensure all work is properly documented in CMMS.

Performance & Reporting

• Track and report shift‑level KPIs (downtime, response time, PM completion).
• Identify emerging equipment issues and escalating systemic risks to the Maintenance Manager.
• Support RCAs with accurate data and frontline insights.

Continuous Improvement Support

• Identify improvement opportunities from daily execution and operator feedback.
• Support trials, equipment upgrades, and process changes led by Engineering or Maintenance Manager.
• Reinforce standard work and maintenance best practices on the floor.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of maintenance experience in automated or industrial environments.
• Prior experience leading technicians or shift teams.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting capability.
• Working knowledge of CMMS and maintenance documentation.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred.

Success Measures

• Effective shift coverage and technician productivity.
• Fast, safe response to equipment issues.
• High PM execution and quality repairs.
• Clear communication and clean handoffs between shifts.
• Positive technician engagement and discipline adherence.

Hiring Range

$96,800.00 USD - $121,000.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential

This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation

You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year’s medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.