Assistant Maintenance Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 102,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield, Sioux Falls, is hiring a Regional Assistant Maintenance Manager (RAMM) to oversee maintenance operations across multiple delivery stations. You will lead safety programs, manage equipment reliability, and coordinate site teams to deliver reliable service for clients.

The role requires hands-on leadership, a background in industrial maintenance, and the ability to travel between sites. You will partner with regional leaders to set priorities, review KPIs, and implement

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a management role overseeing maintenance teams and multi-site operations.
• Proficient in preventive/predictive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Strong communication and leadership across geographically dispersed sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives and promote a safety-first culture across sites.
• Oversight of preventive/predictive maintenance across up to six delivery stations.
• Coordinate site launches, trainings, and transition activities with regional leaders.
• Mentor site leaders, review KPIs, and drive process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Maintenance management

Multi-site operations

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Maintenance Manager

Job Description Summary

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 Regional Assistant Maintenance Manager (RAMM), you will manage maintenance operations across multiple delivery station sites. This position requires a dynamic leader capable of overseeing operational excellence, driving safety initiatives, and fostering collaboration across geographically dispersed locations. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager (MM) or Regional Maintenance Manager (RMM), the RAMM plays a critical role in optimizing performance, mentoring leaders, and maintaining strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Regional AMM Safety Leadership Promote a safety-first culture across assigned sites, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, training, and audits. Champion safety metrics, including Safety Leadership Index and Good Catch/Near Miss reporting, and ensure consistency in safety practices across sites. Collaborate with Regional Safety Specialists to address safety challenges and implement site-specific corrective actions.
• Operational Excellence Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs across multiple sites to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime. Monitor and analyze KPIs, including PM/PdM completion rates, high-severity breakdown resolution, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Coordinate timely resolution of Site Issue Management (SIM) tickets and follow through on Permanent Corrective Actions (PCAs) and Root Cause Analyses (RCAs).
• Leadership and Coordination Manage maintenance operations across up to six delivery stations sites, ensuring consistency in execution and alignment with client and company goals. Act as the primary point of contact for maintenance activities, coordinating efforts between site teams and regional leadership. Communicate clear priorities and expectations to site leaders, aligning operations with C&W Services’ strategic objectives.
• Team Development Supervise and support maintenance technicians, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment. Conduct regular 1:1 meetings and team huddles to ensure alignment with site objectives and provide coaching on skill development. Collaborate with the RMM or MM to identify high-potential employees and create structured development plans.
• Collaboration and Client Support Serve as a liaison between site leadership, RMMs, and Operations, ensuring seamless communication and addressing site-specific needs. Support site launches by coordinating training, setup, and transitions, ensuring readiness and operational success. Partner with site leaders to identify and implement process improvements, driving operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Administrative Oversight Monitor compliance with training completion requirements for assigned teams, ensuring all courses are completed. Maintain data accuracy in systems, verify timely submission of timesheets and expense reports, and oversee inventory health across sites. Ensure alignment with regional dashboards and provide updates on performance metrics to leadership.

Basic Qualifications

1. Experience: 3+ years in a management role overseeing maintenance teams and multi-site operations, demonstrating strong leadership, safety commitment, and effective communication.
2. Technical Knowledge: Proficient in preventive/predictive maintenance and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment, performed to established standards.
3. Work Availability: Must have the flexibility to work all shifts, including holidays and weekends, as required by operational needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, Management, or related field (preferred) OR 5+ years of relevant management experience Advanced degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
• Certification in maintenance management or reliability (e.g., CMRP, PMP).
• Expertise with conveyor systems and robotics used in logistics and fulfillment centers.
• Experience with Amazon RME processes, safety standards, and operational metrics.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., crouch, kneel, bend, and reach as needed to install, move, or maintain equipment, including the use of aerial lifts or ladders. Ability to perform tasks wearing appropriate or required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to hard hat, face mask, face shield, and composite toe shoes. Ability to walk 6-12 miles daily, including climbing stairs or navigating multiple floors, to facilitate work across multiple sites. Ability to perform duties in fluctuating temperatures and varying warehouse environments and type on a computer for 1-2 hours per day. Ability to drive up to 6 hours per day between assigned locations, often requiring travel across multiple sites.

Why C&W Services?

We’re a global organization with a people-first approach, offering: Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and more, starting from day one. Career Growth: Opportunities for training, development, and advancement. Inclusive Workplace: Recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Human Rights Foundation. Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and flexible benefits for growing families. Global Presence: Over 400 offices in more than 60 countries, providing opportunities to make a difference globally.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and more, starting from day one.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for training, development, and advancement.
• Inclusive Workplace: Recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Human Rights Foundation.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and flexible benefits for growing families.
• Global Presence: Over 400 offices in more than 60 countries, providing opportunities to make a difference globally.
• 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.

Compensation

The compensation for the position is: $ 102,000.00 - $120,000.00.

Equal Opportunity

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a global leader in real estate services, leveraging our specialized expertise to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional value to owners and occupiers. With 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices across 60 countries, we are one of the largest firms in the industry, with more than 100 years of history. In 2023, we generated $9.5 billion in revenue from our core services. To learn more, visit www.careers.cushmanwakefield.com.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $ 102,000.00 - $120,000.00.