Regional Maintenance Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Deploy throughout the network to identify gaps, implement corrective measures, restore performance to meet KPI targets, and establish clear improvement plans.

• Assess site conditions, execution of maintenance tasks, and the capabilities of team members.

• Set, teach, and uphold standards for maintenance execution.

• Perform Health Check audits and Quality Assurance evaluations.

• Offer Fulfillment Center General Managers insights into maintenance activities.

• Guide and mentor Senior Maintenance Managers, Maintenance Managers, Area Maintenance Managers, and site teams.

• Recognize leadership deficiencies and create tailored development plans.

• Instruct on budgeting, workforce management, KPI analysis, and escalation procedures.

• Develop talent pipelines within various sites.

• Standardize maintenance practices, enhance reliability, document processes, and train teams accordingly.

• Create and execute reliability strategies to boost facility uptime.

• Provide specialized knowledge in Material Handling Equipment, Industrial Automation, and Robotics systems.

• Examine operational data and metrics, identify root causes, and promote continuous improvement.

• Counsel senior leadership on equipment end-of-life considerations using ROI and analytical methods.

• Cultivate and strengthen a proactive safety culture while ensuring 100% compliance with safety training.

• Oversee, audit, and enforce safe working practices and facilitate training drills.

• Build rapport with client-side and on-account safety program managers.

• Foster relationships with site Operations leaders, Regional Operations Managers, and Program Managers.

• Collaborate with JLL leaders and Finance on the stewardship of client funds.

• Meet or surpass KPI performance targets and report results in weekly business reviews and documentation.

• Ensure adherence to labor and PRM budgets, overtime regulations, purchase-order creation, and invoice reconciliation processes.

• Network with other Regional Maintenance Managers to guarantee uniform program deployment and execution.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Over 6 years of experience managing personnel and performance, including oversight of salaried leaders.

• Previous regional or multi-site maintenance leadership experience overseeing 80+ employees.

• Demonstrated success in leading change, fostering team development, and enhancing performance across multiple locations.

• Functional knowledge of Material Handling Equipment systems, maintenance best practices, and 24/7 logistics settings.

• Willingness to travel 70–80% and respond on short notice to sites across North America.

• Strong skills in coaching, mentoring, and influencing others.

• Experience with reliability-centered maintenance and preventive/predictive maintenance strategies.

• Proficient in data analysis and converting metrics into actionable coaching and site-level decisions.

• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, standardized work, and cost/benefit analysis.

• Working knowledge of MS Excel, AutoCAD, MS Project, and CMMS platforms.

• An MBA, Master's degree, or Six Sigma Black Belt is a plus.

• Professional engineering registration is an advantage.

• Capability to frequently bend, crouch, kneel, reach, stand, and walk.

• Ability to lift parts and tools weighing an average of 20 lbs, with occasional lifting up to 49 lbs.

• Willingness to work in confined spaces and environments with dust, fumes, temperature extremes, noise, vibration, and uneven or wet surfaces.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.

• Paid Time Off and company holidays.

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.

• A supportive culture that prioritizes mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

• Support for wellbeing, inclusivity, and belonging.

• Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion.