Area Manager: Maintenance Warehouse

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Area Manager: Maintenance Warehouse

Job Summary

Oversees and directs all warehouse operations supporting maintenance activities, with a primary focus on customer service, budget management, strategic sourcing, and inventory accuracy. Ensures timely availability of parts and materials through effective coordination with internal teams and vendors. Serves as an expert-level Computerized Maintenance Management System user to analyze data, optimize processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and reduce waste. Maintains clear accountability for resource utilization, operational reliability, and alignment with organizational goals.

Additional Work Days/Hours

Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Emergencies
• Extended hours
• Inclement weather conditions
• Outside of normal business hours
• Summer hours
  
  

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Directly supervises warehouse staff, setting clear performance expectations and ensuring adherence to established processes and safety protocols.
• Manages all receiving, storage, and distribution activities by implementing standardized procedures for inbound and outbound goods, verifying shipments for accuracy, and ensuring proper documentation. Maintains precise inventory records and monitors stock levels to ensure timely availability of critical parts and materials for maintenance operations.
• Oversees procurement activities, including sourcing, evaluating bids, and negotiating with vendors to ensure cost-effective and compliant purchasing aligned with organizational standards.
• Responds promptly and professionally to service requests and complaints, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction across all supported departments.
• Oversees budget utilization for warehouse operations, monitoring expenditures and implementing cost-saving strategies without compromising service quality.
• Serves as the Computerized Maintenance Management System subject matter expert, ensuring accurate data entry, leveraging analytics for decision-making, and driving process improvements.
• Develops and enforces robust inventory control practices to minimize discrepancies, reduce waste, and maintain compliance with organizational standards.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, serving as the primary point of contact to resolve issues, improve service delivery, and foster collaboration.
• Plans and supervises annual physical inventory audits, ensuring accuracy and accountability for all supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives, analyzing workflows and introducing best practices to optimize efficiency and operational reliability.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Associate's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.
  
  

Experience

• Three (3) years professional experience in storekeeping-warehousing/inventory control-distribution required; and
• One (1) year experience in a supervisory or management role required;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of warehouse operations within a logistics environment.
• Ability to interact with managers and peers to apply sound communication and motivational techniques.
• Experience/training in inventory/record keeping tasks.
• Ability to perform tasks on a computerized inventory control system.
• Knowledge of automated processing equipment systems.
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to train subordinates.
• Ability to safely use warehousing equipment such as genie lift, fork lift, pallet jack.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Upon hire, Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required.
• Proof of a good driving record required.
• Daily access to reliable transportation.
  
  

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
• Personal Vehicle
  
  

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• First level supervisor
  
  

People Management

• This position acts as the manager for 1 to 5 direct staff.
• This position manages 1 to 2 departments.
  
  

Management Duties/Responsibilities

• Interviews, selects, and trains employees.
• Directs the work of employees.
• Maintains records for use in supervision.
• Assess employees’ performance (productivity/efficiency) to make promotional recommendation/other status changes.
• Handles employee complaints/grievances.
• Disciplines employees.
• Plans the work.
• Determines the techniques to use.
• Apportions the work among the employees.
• Determines the type of materials, supplies, machinery, equipment or tools to be used of materials or merchandise to be brought, stocked and sold.
• Controls the flow and distribution of materials or merchandise and supplies.
• Provides for the safety and security of the employees or the property.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: under 1/3 of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Using hands to handle or feel: under 1/3 of the time
• Pinching (fine motor skills): under 1/3 of the time
• Wrist deviation: under 1/3 of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Pushing: under 1/3 of the time
• Pulling: under 1/3 of the time
• Reaching (with hands and/or arms): under 1/3 of the time
• Balancing: under 1/3 of the time
• Stooping: under 1/3 of the time
• Kneeling: under 1/3 of the time
• Crouching: under 1/3 of the time
• Crawling: under 1/3 of the time
• Bending: under 1/3 of the time
• Twisting: under 1/3 of the time
• Squatting: under 1/3 of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Repetitive Motions: under 1/3 of the time
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: under 1/3 of the time
• Driving: under 1/3 of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.
  
  

Vision

The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements
  
  

Work Environment

Location

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time
• Warehouse environment: over 2/3 of the time
• Shop environment: under 1/3 of the time
  
  

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
  
  

Weight & Force

Lifting and carrying requirements

• Up to 80 pounds: under 1/3 of the time
  
  

Travel Requirements

• 10% monthly day travel within the county to various school buildings or support sites to facilitate maintenance and operations
  
  

Employee Safety Statements

• The employee is required to use safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents.
• Adheres to safe practices and methods in the operation of equipment and supplies related to the job.
• The employee is responsible for correcting and/or reporting any conditions within an AACPS building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees and students.
  
  

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date: 2/1/2026 Established Date: 10/1/1988 Title Code: E44470 Title: AREA MANAGER: MAINTENANCE WAREHOUSE Alternate Title: Area Manager: Maintenance Warehouse Reports to Generic: Manager Reports to Specific: MANAGER: LOGISTICS SUPPORT

ORGANIZATION

Division: Operations Business Unit: Facilities Department: Operations & Logistics Support Negotiated Agreement: N/A

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit: V Days Worked: 260 FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt Grade:

PG06

Click HERE to view Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 5 – Professional Staff)

Essential Job: Months Worked: 12 Hours Worked: 8 Job Family: Management Sub-Function: Manager

VR# 26089