Director of Maintenance/Operations

Octagon Consulting, LLC; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm is seeking a Director of Operations and Maintenance. This role is focused on driving operational excellence through data-driven practices and team leadership. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of leadership experience. The job requires extensive travel and familiarity with compliance and operational best practices in the heavy industry. This full-time position offers a salary range of $85,000 to $95,000 per year, with a strong emphasis on staff development and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive operations and maintenance leadership experience in distribution or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of terminal and warehouse operation and maintenance compliance.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance strategy across mobile and fixed plant equipment.
• Collaborate with teams to align maintenance best practices with production goals.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team across multiple locations.
• Develop and maintain KPIs to monitor reliability and cost.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of maintenance programs

Knowledge of OSHA standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

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Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

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Location: Remote, but candidates must reside in one of the following areas: Houston | Philadelphia, PA | Long Beach, CA | Palm Beach, FL | Glendale, AZ | Atlanta, GA | Savannah, GA

The Director of Operations and Maintenance will drive operational excellence through data-driven decision-making, process discipline, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance strategy across mobile and fixed plant equipment, including budgeting, resource planning, vendor management, and capital planning.
• Collaborate with regional operations and engineering teams to align maintenance best practices with production goals and equipment lifecycle management.
• Build, train, and mentor a high-performing team of operations managers, maintenance managers, supervisors, and mechanics across multiple locations.
• Ensure maintenance facilities are properly staffed, equipped, and meet company standards, emphasizing skills development and technical training.
• Develop and maintain KPIs and reporting systems to monitor reliability, cost, downtime, and preventive maintenance compliance.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through vendor negotiations, warranty recovery, and reliability-centered maintenance strategies.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to minimize unplanned downtime and optimize asset performance.
• Ensure strict compliance with Royal White Cement, OSHA, and environmental regulations.
• Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives and participate in companywide maintenance councils or forums.
• Meet or exceed company safety and operational standards.
• Respond to emergency situations and work beyond normal business hours as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of progressive operations and maintenance leadership experience in distribution, construction materials, or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of terminal and warehouse operation and maintenance, safety compliance, and performance management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding and hands-on experience with maintenance programs.
• Expertise in fixed plant equipment, mobile fleet management, and industrial maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of OSHA and other relevant safety and industry standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Analytical ability to interpret complex data and drive strategic decisions that optimize performance.

Working Conditions

• Up to 50% travel required.
• May require extended hours and weekend work as needed.
• Frequent exposure to outdoor environments, including extreme temperatures and noise.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.
• Must be capable of performing all job-related physical functions, including operating equipment controls.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management

Industries

• Warehousing and Storage