Manager, Maintenance

Caleres Distribution Center 2 - Chino, 15245 VAN VLIET, CHINO, California, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Join our Distribution Center team! We are Caleres, a global footwear company with brands that fit people’s lives. We are ferocious about fit and living our mission of inspiring people to feel great…feet first! You’ll work in a fast-paced, fun, team environment, providing high attention to detail to meet production goals.

• Assures safe and efficient operation of the distribution center equipment by structured proactive preventative maintenance of equipment, and quick reaction to breakdowns to minimize mechanical downtime.
• Assures implementation, and continuous improvement of strategies to meet long-term corporate-wide logistics needs through partnering with the Operations staff to offer solutions and to partner with external entities to fix and update systems as necessary.
• Assures leader growth and development by maintaining a robust development and training program focused on growing existing and future leaders and increasing individuals' potential for growth.
• Assures workforce engagement in core company values and through the effective execution of HR, LP and Safety policy and programs.
• Assures budget requirements and controlled expenses are met by regular monitoring of maintenance budget and forecasts, and timely submission of expense reports.

• Controls budget through continued cost comparisons, process evaluation, and efficient use of personnel.
• Assures adequate inventory and tracking of spare parts, tools, and components through local and national vendors, and maintains vendor relationships.
• Coordinates efforts between Landlord, outside contractors and company personnel to accomplish special projects and inspections.
• Provide leadership, training, development and mentorship for Supervisors and Technicians.
• Implement succession planning for team.
• Actively embraces continuous improvement through improvement of self as much as improvement of team, processes and environment, with a focus on best practices.
• Create a culture of ownership and participation.
• Formulates flexible tactical operating plans to forecast, set goals, and plan projects and scheduled maintenance events
• Maximizes use of fixed assets.
• Subject matter expert, able to train staff on a variety of maintenance related topics (lock out tag out, fall protection, OSHA compliance, mechanical and electrical repairs, diagnostics, electrical circuits and drawings, PLC logic development, fabrication, preventative maintenance, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of skilled trades such as, electricity, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics and plumbing and is proficient in reading / understanding blueprints and technical schematics
• In-depth knowledge and previous experience working with high-speed conveyance systems and all components
• Responsible for spearheading mechanization improvement projects, inclusive of design, development and implementation
• Ensures company policies are communicated, understood, and administered.
• Maintains a safe, secure and healthy work environment, able to show year-on-year improvements in accident and injury statistics.
• Oversees site safety programs; implements proactive safety protocols.
• Supports Loss Prevention initiatives as
• Partners effectively with own leadership team, as well as with teams and peers off site at other Distribution facilities and at the corporate office.

• Previous facilities maintenance or maintenance technician experience 7+ years
• Previous leadership experience in industrial environment 7+ years
• Previous automated conveyor experience
• Previous success in completing mechanical / electrical training programs;
  Moderate to advanced mechanical and electrical knowledge base.
• Training qualifications in maintenance disciplines
• Must maintain professional demeanor and appearance at all times
• Ability to lift 50 pounds with or without an accommodation
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

• Distribution Center

Caleres Distribution Center 2 - Chino, 15245 VAN VLIET, CHINO, California, United States of America