Senior Maintenance Manager

Cushman & Wakefield•Joliet, IL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cushman and Wakefield Services as a Senior Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations in a high-volume distribution and production environment. This role focuses on driving equipment reliability, uptime, and operational performance across large-scale automated systems. You will lead maintenance teams supporting conveyors, robotics, and automated production systems, and drive continuous improvement through preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Analyzing performance data to reduce equipment losses and cost, overseeing maintenance projects, and developing teams are key aspects of this position. You will also standardize processes, implement best practices, and partner with operations to align maintenance with throughput and production goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering or industrial maintenance.
5–7+ years in industrial, manufacturing, or distribution maintenance leadership.
Strong experience with automated systems, conveyors, and mechanical/electrical equipment.
Proven ability to lead in a fast-paced, production-critical environment.
Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
A strong commitment to safety and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Lead maintenance teams supporting conveyors, robotics, and automated production systems.
Drive uptime, reliability, and continuous improvement through preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Analyze performance data (uptime, downtime, failure trends) to reduce equipment losses and cost.
Oversee maintenance projects, upgrades, and capital improvements.
Develop and lead teams, ensuring accountability for safety, KPIs, and execution.
Standardize processes and implement best practices across operations.
Partner with operations to align maintenance with throughput and production goals.