Department Manager Maintenance, RME - Reliability Maintenance Engineering

Amazon is hiring a Department Manager Maintenance, RME - Reliability Maintenance Engineering. Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include Excel, team management and maintenance management.
Level classifies it as a lead role.
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Department Manager to oversee technical maintenance, automated sorting systems, and reliability engineering teams in a fulfillment center.

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At the heart of Amazon Operations is the customer experience. From the moment a purchase is made with a click of the mouse to the moment the item is delivered, we strive for the best for our customers. In Europe, there are more than fifty fulfillment centers, hundreds of delivery stations, thousands of machines, and tens of thousands of employees. Every day, our teams work to get the right items to the right person, at the right place, at the right time.

Working at Amazon Operations is for those who like to be active and give their all. We work in a dynamic environment and are part of a large team that takes pride in meeting the expectations of millions of customers every day. We are open, inclusive, and welcome individuality and diversity. Our teams enjoy doing great work, value each other, look out for one another, and ensure the highest safety standards are maintained. In doing so, they contribute to the exceptional quality of service for which Amazon is known worldwide.

In this position, you are responsible on a shift basis for the entire technical area of a fulfillment center. You lead maintenance teams and, together with them, ensure smooth operations and improved availability of conveyor and building systems. You coordinate and optimize production processes and contribute to a safe working environment. You are also responsible for ensuring that all inspections and maintenance activities are carried out on schedule.

Responsibilities

Shift responsibility for the maintenance team as well as all automated sorting and conveyor systems, industrial trucks, and building systems.

Design of training and development plans for your team members.

Ensuring the highest possible availability of all systems and implementing modern maintenance approaches such as Condition Based Maintenance (CBM).

Implementation of all necessary safety standards and a proactive safety culture within the team.

Promoting the continuous development of all team members in hard and soft skills to support the growth of Amazon Operations.

Developing concepts for the continuous optimization of all systems in accordance with Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Leading and supporting technical greenfield and brownfield projects.

Planning and adherence to the maintenance budget for the site.

Evaluation of relevant KPIs for the analysis of technical systems and internal processes.

What We Offer

Exciting tasks in an expanding, innovative, and international environment.

Creative freedom for ideas and appreciation of commitment.

Excellent prospects due to our growth.

Working as part of a competent, highly motivated team.

Diverse training opportunities and an attractive compensation package with company shares.

Basic qualifications

- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
- Experience with computers, including MS Excel, Word and Office
- Work a flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays
- Work flexible schedules including weekends, nights, and holidays

Preferred qualifications

- Master's degree, or Six Sigma Black Belt certification
- Experience with preventive maintenance procedures, industrial electrical, industrial controls, and industrial electronics & robotics
- Experience working with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) integrators
- Experience maintaining material handling equipment and integrated systems
- Experience in project management
- Experience with statistical analysis

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

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How we rate this

Department Manager Maintenance, RME - Reliability Maintenance Engineering at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Department Manager Maintenance, RME - Reliability Maintenance Engineering is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in DE, TH, Erfurt.
The job was posted on September 28, 2026.
Seniority: lead.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Team ManagementMaintenance ManagementContinuous ImprovementPreventive MaintenanceExcel

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