Maintenance Manager

Cushman & Wakefield•Huntley, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At C&W Services, the Maintenance Manager (MM) leads maintenance and facility support activities across multiple sites or a single high-complexity site. This role is crucial for fostering a “People First” culture, ensuring safe work execution, team development, and operational excellence. The MM will mentor and develop site leaders, collaborate with Regional Maintenance Managers (RMMs) and Senior Maintenance Managers (SMMs), and align with C&W Services' and client strategic goals. MMs are pivotal in driving key performance metrics, promoting a safety culture, and ensuring seamless operations. They directly lead Assistant Maintenance Managers (AMMs), creating an inclusive environment that prioritizes employee growth, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. C&W Services offers compelling benefits including a Safety-First Culture, dynamic high-performing environments, training, development, advancement opportunities, weekly pay, and comprehensive benefits starting on the first day.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
5+ years’ experience in maintenance management, with expertise in predictive and preventive maintenance.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple teams or a single high-complexity site.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Availability to provide 24/7 support with flexibility to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in high-volume, fast-paced environments such as fulfillment centers, manufacturing, or logistics.
Certification in maintenance management or reliability (e.g., CMRP, CRL, PMP).
Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and the ability to use them for strategic decision-making.
Demonstrated success in managing multi-site operations and large teams across diverse geographic locations.
Expertise in fostering cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders, including clients, corporate teams, and site operations.

Responsibilities

Lead and align Assistant Maintenance Managers (AMMs) and site teams with company and client goals.
Clearly communicate the company’s vision, mission, and strategy to foster operational alignment and engagement.
Mentor and coach AMMs to build a pipeline of future leaders.
Support succession planning and career development through coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.
Foster an inclusive and innovative team atmosphere where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas and improvements.
Champion a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with safety protocols and training completion.
Partner with Regional Safety Specialists to address challenges and achieve safety milestones.
Take ownership of safety incidents, managing cases from identification to resolution.
Conduct and oversee regular safety audits and touchpoints.
Drive performance in preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize uptime and equipment reliability.
Monitor KPIs such as Safety Leadership Index (SLI), Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and PM/PdM completion rates.
Ensure timely resolution of Site Issue Management (SIM) tickets and execution of Permanent Corrective Actions (PCAs).
Build and maintain strong relationships with site leadership to align goals and address operational needs.
Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to identify improvement opportunities and foster collaboration.
Maintain compliance with timesheets, travel, and expense reports.
Verify team completion of all required training within specified timeframes.
Ensure accurate record-keeping in systems and completion of all Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) within established deadlines.