Senior Maintenance Manager

Cushman & Wakefield • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

The Senior Maintenance Manager oversees facility maintenance operations, leads a team of maintenance professionals, and drives continuous improvement to support efficiency, reliability, and operational excellence. The position is with C&W Services on the Amazon account and combines strategic planning, operational execution, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement. It offers a potential growth path to roles such as Regional Maintenance Manager and executive leadership.

Requirements

• At least 5–7 years of experience in general industrial maintenance, focused on mechanical, electrical, and conveyor systems.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience, preferably in a fast-paced industrial or distribution environment.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, conveyor, and automated robotics systems.
• Familiarity with industry best practices, codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills, including the ability to motivate and guide a diverse maintenance team.
• Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
• Customer focus, including providing high-quality maintenance services, resolving issues promptly, and maintaining positive stakeholder relationships.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to process optimization, efficiency improvement, and cost reduction.
• Willingness to embrace change, drive innovation, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management, or a related discipline; equivalent work experience may be considered instead.
• Experience conducting safety training, audits, and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Analyze maintenance data, performance metrics, and equipment reliability trends to identify process improvements, cost reductions, and efficiency gains; report findings to management and stakeholders.
• Lead, guide, and support maintenance technicians, including conducting performance evaluations, training, and coaching.
• Oversee maintenance projects such as equipment upgrades, installations, and renovations, ensuring they meet schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Identify and implement opportunities to optimize processes, streamline workflows, and improve resource utilization.
• Communicate with facility management, operations teams, and senior leadership about maintenance activities, project status, and performance metrics.
• Maintain accurate and current documentation of maintenance work, equipment manuals, and safety records for compliance and audits.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, vision insurance, and dental insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior