Regional Area Manager- Travel Required

Mmsteam; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

ESOP

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Disability coverage

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions is seeking an experienced Regional Area Manager to lead contract maintenance operations across Illinois. You will oversee multiple locations, support site leaders and field teams, and drive safe, efficient, and profitable operations.

The role requires hands-on leadership, travel across Illinois, budgeting oversight, customer relationship management, and the ability to identify growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance, facilities, business, or operations management experience.
• At least 2 years of regional or multi-site leadership experience.
• Experience managing teams, budgets, labor costs, and operational performance.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Area Managers, Site Supervisors, and field teams.
• Monitor safety, quality, productivity, staffing, and cost-control performance.
• Ensure services meet contract requirements, company standards, and customer expectations.
• Manage regional budgets, labor costs, operating expenses, purchasing, and resource allocation.
• Review financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Build strong customer relationships through regular communication and site visits.
• Resolve escalated customer, staffing, and operational concerns.
• Support recruiting, hiring, training, performance management, and employee development.
• Conduct site audits and ensure compliance with policies, OSHA requirements, and safety standards.
• Identify opportunities for additional maintenance services, project work, contract renewals, and growth.
• Partner with customers and internal teams on proposals, site assessments, and service expansions.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-site leadership

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management / Engineering / Business

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

All Jobs > Regional Area Manager- Travel Required

Application Deadline: Monday, November 9, 2026

Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions (MMS) seeks an experienced, hands-on Regional Area Manager to lead contract maintenance operations across Illinois. This role oversees multiple locations, supports site leadership and field teams, strengthens customer relationships, and drives safe, efficient, profitable operations.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop Area Managers, Site Supervisors, and field teams
• Monitor safety, quality, productivity, staffing, and cost-control performance
• Ensure services meet contract requirements, company standards, and customer expectations
• Manage regional budgets, labor costs, operating expenses, purchasing, and resource allocation
• Review financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability
• Build strong customer relationships through regular communication and site visits
• Resolve escalated customer, staffing, and operational concerns
• Support recruiting, hiring, training, performance management, and employee development
• Conduct site audits and help ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA requirements, and customer safety standards
• Identify opportunities for additional maintenance services, project work, contract renewals, and regional growth
• Partner with customers and internal teams on proposals, site assessments, and service expansions

Travel Requirements

• Regular travel throughout Illinois is required and is a must for this position
• Mileage is compensated for approved business travel
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of maintenance, facilities, business, or operations management experience
• At least 2 years of regional or multi-site leadership experience
• Industrial maintenance experience or strong maintenance knowledge is highly preferred
• Experience managing teams, budgets, labor costs, and operational performance
• Strong customer service, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Experience using CMMS or other maintenance management systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• Ability to respond to urgent operational needs and work flexible hours when necessary

Why Join MMS?

MMS is a privately held, employee-owned company that values safety, teamwork, professional development, and long-term success.

• Medical insurance options
• Company-paid dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid term life insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and Safe Harbor contribution
• Tuition reimbursement for approved degree and technical programs related to the employee’s position or career path
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and additional life insurance options
• Opportunities for leadership development and career growth

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of the applicable benefit plans.

Ready to Lead?

If you are a hands-on leader with multi-site experience, strong customer relationship skills, and an understanding of industrial maintenance operations, we want to hear from you. Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.