Multi-Site Maintenance Manager, Safety & Reliability

CBRE; Kelso (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Disability benefit program

401k company matching

Paid time off and holidays

Company paid life insurance

Pet insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an Area Maintenance Manager to lead daily material handling and maintenance operations across multi-site facilities, ensuring a safety-first work environment and high standards of performance.

The role emphasizes coordinating personnel, supervising maintenance of high-speed conveyance systems, and driving continuous improvement through Root Cause and corrective actions. Strong leadership and technical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in United States without visa sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil).
• 4+ years leading and coaching employee performance in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years’ experience with preventive/predictive maintenance of equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles, as well as financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting.
• Proficient Microsoft Office Suite experience (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and/or schematics.
• Understanding predictive maintenance technologies such as thermography, vibration analysis, and air borne ultrasound.
• Proven knowledge of using maintenance systems to achieve world class equipment maintenance.
• Ability to travel off-site as needed.
• Physical requirements including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily functions of material handling operations and maintenance for multi-site facilities.
• Ensure safe working environments.
• Plan, schedule, and advise the work of employees and evaluate quality of work.
• Lead and coordinate the work of employees maintaining high speed conveyance systems and other manufacturing equipment.
• Assist Managers in communicating and accomplishing departmental goals and objectives.
• Participate in interviewing/hiring, training, evaluations, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Disseminate and communicate work standards and procedures.
• Coordinate Root Cause and Corrective Actions for continuous improvement.
• Provide performance management for team development and growth.
• Plan staffing levels and labor utilization, including overtime.
• Lead by example and model company values.
• Cultivate positive relationships with Client and Operations Maintenance teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Finance concepts

Microsoft Office

Reading drawings

Travel readiness

Physical ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Job description

CBRE is seeking an Area Maintenance Manager to lead daily material handling and maintenance operations across multi-site facilities, ensuring a safety-first work environment and high standards of performance.

The role emphasizes coordinating personnel, supervising maintenance of high-speed conveyance systems, and driving continuous improvement through Root Cause and corrective actions. Strong leadership and technical skills are essential.