Area Maintenance Manager

CBRE Group, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Georgia is seeking an Area Maintenance Manager to lead safe, reliable, and efficient material handling operations. You will oversee high-speed conveyance systems and manufacturing equipment while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

The role blends hands-on leadership with strategic oversight: planning staffing, developing talent, driving maintenance processes, and partnering with client leadership to achieve world-class performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety-first operations for material handling and equipment maintenance.
• Plan, schedule, and supervise maintenance tasks and staffing.
• Oversee high-speed conveyance systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Communicate goals and evaluate quality of work.
• Participate in hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Develop and implement work standards and procedures.
• Lead Root Cause and Corrective Actions for continuous improvement.
• Provide performance management and staff development.
• Monitor staffing levels and labor utilization, including overtime.
• Model CBRE values and foster positive client relationships.
• Collaborate with Client and Operations Maintenance teams.

Job description

Area Maintenance Manager

Role Type: Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt (Salaried)

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity

At CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), safety is our top priority. We foster a safety-first culture where employees are empowered to perform at their best and return home safely every day. We’re looking for a skilled and forward-thinking Area Maintenance Manager to join our growing team as we work to service one of the world’s largest online retailers.

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About the Role

As an Area Maintenance Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind safe, reliable, and efficient material handling operations. You’ll lead teams responsible for maintaining high-speed conveyance systems and manufacturing equipment while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

This role blends hands on operational leadership with strategic oversight. You’ll plan and allocate resources, develop talent, improve maintenance processes, and partner closely with client leadership and operations teams to deliver world class performance. From staffing and performance management to root cause analysis and reliability initiatives, you’ll have the authority and support to make a measurable impact.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain a safety-first culture in which CBRE employees return home in the same condition in which they reported to work.
• Plan, schedule, and advise the work of employees and evaluate quality of work.
• Lead and coordinate the work of employees engaged in maintaining high speed conveyance systems and other manufacturing equipment.
• Assist Managers in communicating and accomplishing departmental goals and objectives.
• Participate, in conjunction with Manager, interviewing/hiring, employee training, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and/or terminations.
• Formulate, disseminate, and communicate work standards and/or procedures.
• Coordinate and lead Root Cause and Corrective Actions to facilitate continuous improvement and development opportunities.
• Provide performance management for team development and growth.
• Plan and monitor appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.
• Cultivate positive working relationships with our Client and Operations Maintenance team members.