Lead Regional Maintenance Engineer

Office Depot

. Develop and implement regional and national maintenance strategies with senior management .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing maintenance strategies, managing vendor relationships, and leading engineering projects to enhance operational reliability. Proficient in analyzing maintenance expenses and driving cost-saving initiatives while providing mentorship and technical guidance to teams.

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Maintenance Strategy DevelopmentConveyor Systems ExpertiseLean Manufacturing KnowledgeVendor Relationship ManagementMechanical And Electrical Systems Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Preventative Maintenance ProgramsMechanical SystemsElectrical SystemsElectronic SystemsPLC SystemsPneumatic SystemsHydraulic SystemsData AnalysisCost-Saving ImplementationHigh-Volume Distribution Operations

Soft Skills

LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationTroubleshooting Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Access

Industry Keywords

LogisticsMechanical EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringWarehouse AutomationOperational Reliability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement regional and national maintenance strategies with senior management
Define, schedule, and oversee planned preventative maintenance programs
Support timely resolution of reactive maintenance issues to minimize downtime
Provide training, mentorship, and technical guidance to maintenance managers and teams
Develop and manage vendor relationships and national parts supply agreements
Develop, implement, and enforce maintenance standard operating procedures
Monitor breakdowns and maintenance trends to drive corrective actions and proactive risk mitigation
Lead engineering and maintenance projects
Collaborate on annual operating plans
Analyze maintenance expenses and implement cost-saving opportunities
Act as the primary link between Supply Chain Operations and site maintenance teams
Advance engineering excellence and operational reliability across distribution centers and cross-docks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
Study in logistics, mechanical engineering, or industrial engineering
Minimum 7 years of experience
7+ years of experience with conveyor systems and/or warehouse automation
Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic, PLC, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
Microsoft Suite proficiency, with a strong focus on Excel and Access
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing
Line-level operations experience and experience running high-volume, highly mechanized/automated distribution facilities preferred
Strategic influencing, people-management, oral and written communication, leadership, interpersonal, cognitive, occupational, and troubleshooting skills
Self-starter, dedicated, quick learner, efficient leader, and coach

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k)
Competitive salaries
Incentive program eligibility
Opportunities to move and grow within the organization
Remote, hybrid, or on-site work setup depending on candidate location and proximity to Office Depot facilities