Director of Maintenance & Operations — Lead Reliability

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

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.