Maintenance Operations Leader, Engineering & Facilities

Target; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits eligible

Job summary

Target is seeking an Engineering & Facilities Maintenance Operations Manager in Chicago to lead a maintenance team supporting a fast-paced supply chain facility.

You will drive reliability, manage contractors, and maintain safety standards while delivering projects on time and within budget. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 4- year degree in Engineering or related fields, or equivalent experience.
• Previous supervisory experience in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and effectively communicate necessary policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage, lead, and influence others on a team while prioritizing multiple projects.
• Experience with multi-contractor management.
• Self-motivated and customer-centric.

Responsibilities

• Lead Maintenance Technicians, Utility Attendants and EAM staff to high performance.
• Deliver safety culture and enforce required procedures across the site.
• Manage external contractors and coordinate multiple projects daily.
• Develop data-driven processes to improve reliability and uptime.

Skills

Supervisory experience

People leadership

Project prioritization

Multi-contractor management

Customer-centric

Education

4-year degree in Engineering or related fields

Job description

Target is seeking an Engineering & Facilities Maintenance Operations Manager in Chicago to lead a maintenance team supporting a fast-paced supply chain facility.

You will drive reliability, manage contractors, and maintain safety standards while delivering projects on time and within budget. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a focus on continuous improvement.