Maintenance Manager, Distribution Center (Dayton, NJ)
G-III Apparel Group
Position Summary
The Maintenance Manager oversees all preventive maintenance, repairs, and safety-related activities within the distribution center. This role is responsible for ensuring the timely resolution of material handling equipment (MHE) and facility issues, enforcing safety protocols, conducting equipment training, and managing the maintenance and janitorial teams. Additionally, the position collaborates closely with key departments—including Operations, Human Resources, and IT—to support business objectives and maintain a safe, efficient work environment.
Location: Dayton, New Jersey (On-site)
Reports to: Facility Director
This role requires basic knowledge of multiple trades, including:
- Carpentry – Repairing doors, fences, window frames, furniture, and shelving.
- Electrical – Performing minor repairs on outlets, switches, lighting, and reporting hazards.
- Plumbing – Fixing leaks, drains, seals, and maintaining water fixtures.
- Painting – Preparing surfaces and applying paint, enamel, varnish, or repairing wall coverings.
- HVAC – Replacing filters and maintaining ventilation systems.
- Grounds Maintenance – Ensuring a clean, safe, and orderly facility exterior.
In addition to handling minor repairs, this role identifies current and future projects, and assists the Facility Director with larger projects requiring external contractors. The Maintenance Manager ensures full compliance with safety protocols, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures, fall protection, and OSHA guidelines.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and safety standards.
- Oversee janitorial staff and ensure proper use of cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests and troubleshoot issues.
- Coordinate with external agencies (Fire Department, Water Department, Alarm Company, etc.) to maintain compliance and service continuity.
- Regularly inspect and maintain safety systems (fire alarms, sprinklers, etc.).
- Lead by example in creating a safe work environment.
- Develop and execute preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
- Maintain organized records of maintenance activities and safety reports.
- Train authorized personnel in forklift and electric pallet jack operations.
- Ensure proper inventory levels of maintenance supplies and spare parts.
- Develop and manage the maintenance department budget.
- Conduct monthly safety meetings and job hazard assessments.
- Assist with incident reporting and ensure proper documentation for HR.
- Provide support for injured employees, including transportation to medical facilities when needed.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred (Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration)
- 5+ years of experience in warehouse/distribution center maintenance or operations
- 2-4 years of supervisory or management experience in a maintenance or facilities role
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- Technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and structural systems
- Proven experience with HVAC, plumbing, electrical and building systems
- Proven experience with vendor and contractor management
- Proven experience with budgeting/expenses and cost control
- Preferred Certifications: Boiler Training, OSHA 30-Hour, HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing
- Project management skills
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities
- Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations
- Experience with computerized conveyor operations is preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive process improvements
- Ability to work flexible hours and respond to emergencies as needed
- Forklift, electric pallet jack and reach truck credentials are a plus
The pay range for this position is: $75,000 per year -$85,000 per year
Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.
About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | www.g-iii.com
G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.
G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.The ideal candidate will be constantly assessing the systems in place to ensure that they are both safe and operating efficiently. This candidate will be comfortable managing a team and conducting analysis in order to highlight areas for improvement. This candidate should also be comfortable ensuring necessary utilities are working correctly and possess strong organizational skills in order to keep track of multiple projects at once.