Senior Maintenance Manager

Cushman & Wakefield • Salinas, CA

1d

About The Position

Our Purpose: At C&W Services, we believe that Better Never Settles. We are committed to fostering a positive impact globally by empowering extraordinary people to deliver remarkable results. Join our team and make a difference. C&W Services provides compelling benefits, including: A Safety-First Culture Dynamic, high-performing environments Training, Development, and Advancement Opportunities Weekly Pay Comprehensive Benefits starting on your first day Role Overview: As a Senior Maintenance Manager (SMM), you will lead maintenance and facility support activities for high-complexity sites, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with strategic goals. Reporting to the Regional Maintenance Manager (RMM), the SMM is responsible for leading Maintenance Managers (MMs) and site teams, driving safety-first practices, fostering a culture of development, and maintaining strong client relationships. SMMs are expected to serve as strategic leaders who mentor other leaders, optimize performance, and deliver results aligned with C&W Services' and our client’s objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of maintenance management experience, including leadership over MMs and multi-site operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Availability to provide 24/7 support and flexibility to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Certification in maintenance management or reliability (e.g., CMRP, CRL, PMP).
• Experience leading high-complexity operations such as robotics-based fulfillment centers.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to MMs and site teams, ensuring alignment with company and client goals.
• Communicate the company’s vision, mission, and strategic objectives to inspire and engage teams.
• Collaborate with RMMs to ensure regional goals are met and support client-specific initiatives.
• Mentor and coach MMs and site leaders to build leadership pipelines and succession plans.
• Foster a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation by empowering leaders to drive team performance.
• Ensure career development plans are implemented, reviewed quarterly, and aligned with team and company goals.
• Champion a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with safety protocols, training, and corrective actions.
• Oversee safety metrics such as the Safety Leadership Index, and Good Catch/Near Miss reporting.
• Partner with Regional Safety Specialists to address site-specific challenges and lead initiatives to enhance safety performance.
• Drive performance in preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Monitor and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs), including uptime, PM/PdM completion rates, and Permanent Corrective Actions (PCAs).
• Oversee the resolution of Site Issue Management (SIM) tickets to ensure operational continuity.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with site leadership, participating in Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
• Act as a liaison to ensure seamless communication and alignment between C&W Services and the client.
• Collaborate with site leaders to identify and implement process improvements and enhance client satisfaction.
• Manage regional budgets and oversee site-level financials, including travel, expenses, and inventory management.
• Ensure team compliance with administrative tasks, such as timesheet approvals and training completion within established timeframes.
• Monitor and report site performance metrics to align with client and organizational objectives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Core Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and access to virtual healthcare for you and your family.
• Support for Growing Family Benefits: Enjoy paid parental leave and access to emergency backup care to support your family when it matters most.
• Paid Time Off: Take advantage of paid time off, sick time, and holidays to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Retirement Savings: Build your future with our 401(k)-match program, featuring immediate vesting to help you save with confidence.
• Supplemental Medical Benefits: Enhance your protection with optional critical illness insurance, accidental insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Pre-Tax Benefits: Save on everyday expenses with commuter benefits, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Home & Family Protection: Access auto & home insurance, legal benefits, identity theft protection, pet insurance to safeguard what matters most.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees