Regional Facilities Maintenance Leader

Whataburger; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

Bonus Program

Company Vehicle, Cell Phone, andLaptop

Paid Corporate Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Whataburger Family Foundation -Scholar

Job summary

Whataburger is seeking a Regional Facilities Maintenance Group Manager to lead strategy, performance, and continuous improvement of facilities maintenance across multiple regions in the United States. You will drive maintenance planning, asset stewardship, and vendor management while supporting restaurant growth and long-term business objectives.

You will lead and develop regional facilities maintenance leaders, oversee budgets, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines, while

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive facilities maintenance leadership experience.
• Experience leading multi-site maintenance operations across a large geographic area.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing operating and capital budgets.
• Experience managing contractor, vendor, and service-provider relationships.
• Proven success leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel frequently within assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop regional facilities maintenance leaders and teams.
• Drive maintenance strategies that support operational excellence and business growth.
• Oversee regional maintenance, capital, and operating budgets.
• Develop long-range asset management and facility lifecycle plans.
• Ensure contractor and vendor performance meets quality, cost, and service expectations.
• Partner with Operations to prioritize facility needs and resolve complex issues.
• Support new restaurant openings, remodels, and major capital projects.
• Analyze maintenance trends and performance metrics to drive improvements.
• Champion maintenance technologies, systems, and process enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Vendor management

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Maintenance management systems

AI-enabled analytics tools

Job description

Whataburger is seeking a Regional Facilities Maintenance Group Manager to lead strategy, performance, and continuous improvement of facilities maintenance across multiple regions in the United States. You will drive maintenance planning, asset stewardship, and vendor management while supporting restaurant growth and long-term business objectives.

You will lead and develop regional facilities maintenance leaders, oversee budgets, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines, while