Director Regional Maintenance and Facilities

Clarios; Glendale (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) savings plan with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parental and caregiver leave programs

Paid time off

Short- and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Clarios in Glendale, WI is seeking a Director of Regional Maintenance and Facilities. This role leads operations across multi-site manufacturing networks ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency of equipment and facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and over 10 years of maintenance leadership experience. Responsibilities include developing strategies, managing maintenance & facilities budgets, and ensuring compliance with EHS regulations.

Clarios offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing.
• At least 5 years leading large-scale programs in a multi-site environment.
• Ability to travel up to 20% to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and standardize maintenance and facility management operations.
• Develop and execute maintenance and facilities strategy.
• Ensure high equipment reliability through various maintenance programs.
• Manage budgets for regional maintenance and facility.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance Management

Project Management

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree

Job description

What you will do here

The Director of Regional Maintenance and Facilities is responsible for leading and standardizing maintenance and facility management operations across a multi‑site manufacturing network. This role ensures the safety, reliability, and efficiency of manufacturing equipment, utilities, and facility infrastructure while driving continuous improvement, cost optimization, and workforce capability development. The position partners closely with Operations, Engineering, EHS, and HR to deliver high‑performing, safe, and sustainable maintenance operations that maximize uptime, efficiency, and productivity.

How you will do it

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a regional maintenance and facilities strategy aligned with business and operational goals

Operations Maintenance Oversight

• Ensure high equipment reliability through preventive, predictive, and reliability‑centered maintenance programs

Facility Management

• Oversee facility infrastructure including utilities, building systems, and grounds

Talent & Organization Development

• Build high‑performing maintenance and facility teams across locations by improving organizational capability in reliability engineering, planning/scheduling, and technical skills

Financial & Performance Management

• Develop and manage regional maintenance and facility budgets (Opex and CapEx)

Continuous Improvement & Standardization

• Lead Lean, TPM, and reliability improvement initiatives across the region

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to all EHS regulations, policies, and procedures

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Maintenance, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing
• At least 5 years leading large‑scale, cross‑functional programs in a multi‑site environment with experience overseeing both production equipment maintenance and facility management
• Ability to travel up to 20% to 40%

Preferred

• Master's Degree

What you get

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short‑ and long‑term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full‑service cafeteria and workout facility
• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing [e-mail]. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.