Carlos Polanco

Results-driven Industrial Area Maintenance Manager and Senior Technician with 10+ years of hands-on and leadership experience across large-scale fulfillment centers, facilities, and distribution hubs. Demonstrated expertise in managing cross-functional maintenance teams, implementing world-class preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, and leading new site launches. Certified in Kiva Robotics, Fanuc Robotics, SL2, and NFPA 70E, with deep knowledge of MHE, PLC systems, CMMS software, safety protocols, and performance optimization. Adept at mentoring technicians, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with OSHA, LOTO, and company KPIs.

Experienced with managing maintenance activities across multiple facilities, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Utilizes strategic planning and resource management to enhance maintenance processes. Strong understanding of preventive maintenance techniques and team leadership.

• Dematic university certificated
• Mentored eight technicians to promotions, building a high-performing team.
• Led $7.3M TEB9 expansion, setting four site records in 2023 with 99% uptime.
• Increased TAC training compliance from 40% to 70%, improving KPI by 3 points.
• Reduced SC3 carrier downtime from 200 to 50 and jam slayer DPMO from 1800 to 500.
• Implemented safety enhancements, achieving zero injuries and full SL2 compliance.