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MPS is seeking a Manager for their Fulfillment Facilities in Gordonsville, Virginia, to oversee operations at an automated fulfillment center, ensuring efficiency and safety while leading a maintenance team.

Responsibilities: Manage maintenance programs for automated fulfillment equipment, monitor WMS/WCS performance, provide 24/7 system coverage, lead and develop the maintenance team, track maintenance KPIs, manage vendor relationships, and ensure safety compliance.

Skills: Strong problem-solving, data analysis, system troubleshooting skills, and experience in supervising a multi-shift maintenance team.

Qualifications: Associate’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience, 4+ years in a maintenance or facility management role, knowledge of WMS/WCS, PLCs, and automation preferred; certifications as a licensed electrician or in controls are a plus.

Location: Gordonsville, Virginia, United States

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $75,000 - $100,000.

Come join our team!

$1,000 Retention Bonus (after 1 year)

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan 

Competitive Benefits

MPS, a division of Macmillan Publishers, a leading US publisher of Trade and Academic titles, has a job opening for a Manager, Fulfillment Facilities in our Gordonsville facility. MPS provides back office support, warehousing, and, fulfillment for Macmillan US, and is their primary distribution facility for North America.

Position Summary:

The Fulfillment Facility Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the company’s automated fulfillment center. This includes oversight of warehouse systems (WMS/WCS), conveyor and MHE automation, PLC-driven equipment, facility infrastructure, and the Maintenance Department. The role blends technical expertise in modern warehouse technology with strong leadership skills to ensure operational uptime, cost-effectiveness, and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all maintenance programs for automated fulfillment equipment, conveyors, MHE, and facility infrastructure.

• Monitor and optimize performance of WMS, WCS, and PLC-controlled systems to ensure uptime and throughput.

• Provide 24/7 coverage and rapid response to system outages or equipment failures.

• Direct and develop the maintenance team, including training in automation troubleshooting, safety, and preventive maintenance.

• Track and report equipment performance, downtime, and maintenance KPIs using CMMS and system dashboards.

• Partner with operations to ensure fulfillment systems meet service and cost objectives.

• Manage vendor relationships for parts, service contracts, and automation support.

• Maintain compliance with OSHA, safety, and environmental standards while ensuring a clean, safe, and organized facility.

• Support capital projects, facility layout improvements, and the installation/relocation of conveyors and MHE.

• Manage department budget and ensure cost-effective procurement of parts, supplies, and services.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in technical field (or equivalent experience).

• 4+ years of maintenance or facility management experience in a high-volume, automated warehouse environment.

• Strong knowledge of WMS, WCS, PLCs, conveyors, and MHE required.

• Experience supervising and developing a multi-shift maintenance team.

• Certified electrician or automation/controls certifications preferred.

• Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and system troubleshooting skills.

Physical Demands:

-Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and arms, and communicate clearly.

-Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.

-Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to lead and modernize a high-volume automated fulfillment operation.

• Collaborative environment focused on innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.

• Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender Identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, family status, economic background and status, geographical background and status, and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints, backgrounds, and identities of the world in their staffs, and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels. The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of MPS.