Full-Time

Engineering & Facilities Maintenance Operations Manager

Import Warehouse

Posted on 9/28/2025

Target

Target

10,001+ employees

Multi-channel retailer selling apparel, home, groceries

Compensation Overview

$71k - $128k/yr

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Olympia, WA, USA

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Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 4- year degree in Engineering or related fields, or equivalent experience
  • Previous supervisory experience in a team-oriented environment
  • Ability to read, interpret, and effectively communicate necessary policies and procedures
  • Ability to manage, lead, and influence others on a team while prioritizing multiple projects
  • Experience with multi-contractor management
  • Self-motivated and customer-centric
  • Excellent PC competency
Responsibilities
  • Enable high performance of the supply chain facility by fostering a reliability-centered maintenance culture
  • Provide strong leadership to Maintenance Technicians, Utility Attendants, and EAM Software Technicians
  • Deliver solutions for challenging problems and work with building leaders to optimize use of material handling equipment
  • Manage external contractors and be on call for emergencies
  • Handle multiple projects and daily activities, and meet tough timelines
  • Develop a continuous improvement ethic in the team by following a daily process that is data driven and focused on root cause elimination
  • Improve the reliability of the system through ownership in defect handling, breakdown elimination, and planning and scheduling
  • Collaborate with other department leaders to accomplish engineering and maintenance departmental goals
  • Provide frequent constructive and critical feedback on work quality to enhance individual performance
  • Administer performance management and reviews
  • Oversee all onboarding and completion of required training for new hires
  • Develop and communicate shift hand-offs to ensure continuity of maintenance efforts
  • Develop work plans for emergency repair of critical assets
  • Act as an ambassador for safety within the team and promote safe working across the site
  • Conduct safety investigations and incident after action reviews
  • Manage the overall health, reliability, and life cycle management for all site commodities
  • Approve financial expenditures for parts within corporate guidelines
  • Validate the quality of work performed by external contractors for repairs or projects
  • Ensure data integrity and adherence to Asset Management standards

Target is a large retailer that sells clothing, electronics, home goods, and groceries through about 2,000 stores and an online platform, and it also carries its own branded products. It works by stocking broad assortments and offering convenient shopping options, including same-day services, supported by owned brands and a strong online presence; customers can shop in stores or online and use the Target Circle loyalty program with flexible memberships. Its differentiators include the Design For All philosophy—high-quality, well-designed products at affordable prices—a wide lineup of owned brands, and a focus on rewards and convenience through its loyalty program and services, plus a commitment to sustainability via Target Forward. Target’s goal is to provide a convenient, relevant, and enjoyable shopping experience while pursuing a sustainable, community-minded business that gives back to neighborhoods.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

2005

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Owned brands command premium margins, offsetting grocery commoditization from Walmart competition.
  • 66 supply chain facilities and 27 sourcing offices enable rapid inventory optimization.
  • Urban store density positions Target for same-day fulfillment against Amazon Prime.

What critics are saying

  • Q1 2025 merchandise sales dropped 3.1%; company expects low-single-digit annual decline.[1]
  • Operating income fell 18.9% as boycotts from left-leaning customer base intensify.[3]
  • Tariffs negatively impact earnings; inventory glut risks repeat 2023 markdown crisis.[4]

What makes Target unique

  • 45+ exclusive brands and 1,978 stores within 10 miles of 75% of U.S. population.
  • Design For All philosophy creates high-quality affordable products competitors cannot replicate.
  • Target Circle loyalty program drives engagement across three membership tiers with personalized benefits.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

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