Regional Maintenance Manager

Inland Group of Companies•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Maintenance Manager manages the maintenance program across the Inland Group of Companies, providing leadership and guidance in administering the program and ensuring compliance at each station. The role supports all lines of business, with a primary focus on Quantem Aviation Services, and plans, manages, and executes maintenance activities to enhance profitability, productivity, and efficiency; meet schedules and safety standards; and achieve corporate satisfaction objectives. The manager builds positive, productive relationships with internal and external parties to maximize performance and results. The candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate within the Eastern time zone, preferably near Charlotte, North Carolina, and have reasonable access to a major airport for quick travel. The position leads maintenance personnel and assigned staff, coordinates with station operations and corporate leaders, supports projects across multiple locations, and provides direct technical assistance when local teams cannot resolve issues. It also oversees maintenance records, inventory, parts, tooling, equipment, warranties, and calibration activities. The work may involve strenuous physical activity and exposure to outdoor and industrial conditions. Travel of at least 25% is required.

Requirements

5–8+ years of maintenance management, technical or field engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Broad mechanical experience, including maintenance of deicing trucks, ground support equipment, service vehicles, tractor-trailers, industrial processing equipment, industrial pumps and hoses, storage facilities, fuels, and fluids, while observing facility, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including listening, interpreting information, presenting and executing ideas, preparing reports and presentations, leading groups, and supporting open communication.
Intermediate computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Ability to work as a team player and lead teams toward goals, identify team strengths, build and maintain teams and relationships, follow through, meet deadlines, and identify successes and failures after assignments.
Effective time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and conflicting deadlines.
Ability to remain calm and perform under pressure within fixed time constraints.
Valid driver’s license.
Successful completion of the airport badging or background-check process for the location.
Must reside in or be open to relocating within the Eastern time zone, preferably Charlotte, NC, and have a reasonable commute to a major airport.
Ability to travel at least 25%.
Physical fitness and ability to perform operational requirements, including standing or sitting for extended periods; bending, kneeling, lifting, climbing, using tools, and reaching.
Ability to lift, push, and pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds occasionally.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and maintain full mobility in a high-risk environment.
Ability to speak clearly and hear efficiently.
Ability to climb to heights of 15 feet for work.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred, not required).
Industry certifications such as CEM, CAFM, or ASE (preferred).
Ability to acquire a valid U.S. passport and maintain eligibility for international travel (preferred).

Responsibilities

Foster collaboration among maintenance, operations, and corporate staff to support the maintenance department and company.
Apply engineering judgment to develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs, establish KPIs, and analyze trends.
Promote optimal equipment time-in-service through regular equipment checks, up-to-date recordkeeping, and effective use of maintenance equipment.
Manage staffing, training, employee development, performance management, team leadership, succession planning, interviews, and employee relations.
Mentor, coach, and lead maintenance personnel and assigned staff; direct and manage assigned aspects of the maintenance department.
Maintain clean and safe assigned locations in accordance with safety and security procedures and programs; audit station activities for employee and equipment safety, asset protection, and regulatory compliance.
Communicate with local Operations Managers about maintenance issues and trends, equipment failures, and employee issues; recommend ways to prevent recurrence and report on station maintenance operations.
Provide the Director of Maintenance with documentation about equipment failures, parts, facility issues, and new manufacturer or regulatory policies.
Assist the Director of Maintenance and station General Managers with projects across multiple locations, track progress with teams, provide updates and raise concerns, and contribute to successful project completion.
Maintain current knowledge of maintenance recordkeeping and data programs, read service bulletins, prepare scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, manage inventory, follow up on warranty claims, and calibrate tools.
Participate in meetings and conference calls with station General Managers and maintenance personnel, exchange ideas, and keep the Director of Maintenance informed of developments.
Provide direct technical support when maintenance issues cannot be effectively managed at the local level.
Manage or delegate oversight of maintenance inventory across multiple locations, including ordering and allocating parts, tooling, and equipment and ensuring defined minimum stock levels are met.
Travel a minimum of 25%.