Senior Maintenance Manager

C&W Services; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

C&W Services is seeking a Senior Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations and lead a team of professionals. This role emphasizes safety compliance, data analysis, and project management, catering to a dynamic facility environment.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of industrial maintenance experience. Leadership skills and technical expertise in mechanical and electrical systems are essential. Join us to make a substantial impact in a global organization that values diversity and excellence.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in general industrial maintenance, preferably in a leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and conveyor systems.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
• Analyze maintenance data and generate reports.
• Provide leadership and training to maintenance technicians.
• Oversee and coordinate maintenance projects.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and provide updates on maintenance activities.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Leadership abilities

Safety consciousness

Customer focus

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

As a Senior Maintenance Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our facilities, overseeing a team of maintenance professionals, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to maximize efficiency and reliability. If you’re passionate about maintenance excellence and thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, we want to hear from you!

But that’s just the beginning of what awaits you here. Our Senior Maintenance Managers have a clear path for growth, with opportunities to advance into senior leadership roles such as Regional Maintenance Manager, Executive Leadership, and more.

Here’s your chance to make a significant impact with a global leader in facility management. Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence.

A typical day

For a Senior Maintenance Manager working for Cushman and Wakefield Services on the Amazon account is dynamic and varied, involving a range of responsibilities to ensure the smooth operation of the facility. Here’s an overview:

• Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety protocols, procedures, and regulations established by Cushman & Wakefield and relevant authorities.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze maintenance data, performance metrics, and equipment reliability trends to identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency gains. Generate reports and communicate findings to management and stakeholders.
• Team Supervision and Development: Provide leadership, guidance, and support to maintenance technicians. Conduct performance evaluations, training sessions, and coaching sessions to develop the skills and capabilities of the maintenance team.
• Project Management: Oversee and coordinate maintenance projects, including equipment upgrades, installations, and renovations. Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality standards.
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Identify opportunities for process optimization, workflow streamlining, and resource utilization improvement. Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance maintenance operations.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain open communication channels with internal stakeholders, including facility management, operations teams, and senior leadership. Provide regular updates on maintenance activities, project status, and performance metrics.
• Documentation and Record-Keeping: Ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment manuals, and safety records. Maintain comprehensive records for compliance and audit purposes.

Overall, a Senior Maintenance Manager must effectively balance strategic planning, operational execution, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement to ensure the efficient and effective maintenance of the facility.

To be successful

As a Senior Maintenance Manager in a facility managed by Cushman & Wakefield Services, the following qualifications are typically required:

• Bachelor’s Degree: A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as engineering, facilities management, or a related discipline is preferred. However, equivalent work experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• Experience: Candidates should have at least 5-7 years of experience in general industrial maintenance, with a focus on mechanical, electrical, and conveyor systems. Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role is required, preferably in a fast‑paced industrial or distribution environment.
• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge and proficiency in mechanical systems, electrical systems, conveyor systems, and automated robotics. Familiarity with industry best practices, codes, regulations, and safety standards is essential.
• Leadership Abilities: Demonstrated leadership qualities, including excellent communication, interpersonal, and team‑building skills. Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team of maintenance technicians, provide direction and guidance, and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Safety Consciousness: Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring compliance with safety protocols, regulations, and best practices. Experience with conducting safety training, audits, and inspections is beneficial.
• Customer Focus: Dedication to meeting and exceeding customer expectations by delivering high‑quality maintenance services, resolving issues promptly, and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process optimization, efficiency improvement, and cost reduction. Willingness to embrace change, drive innovation, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance operations.

Overall, successful candidates for the role of Senior Maintenance Manager should possess a combination of education, experience, technical expertise, leadership abilities, problem‑solving skills, and a strong commitment to safety and customer satisfaction.

Schedule

Depends on facility needs - on call 24/7

Why Cushman and Wakefield Services?

We are so proud of our global Cushman & Wakefield family, working hard to make our firm as inclusive as possible. It is why the Human Right Foundation named us as a Best Place To Work for LGBTQI+, and people of many different backgrounds and geographies all feel that we belong at Cushman & Wakefield.

https://careers.cushmanwakefield.com/global/en/why-cushman-wakefield

Apply now and be part of a company who is acting now to positively impact the planet and our people in the most practical ways possible. Our hands‑on, immediate, and dedicated approach to ESG means our entire organization is committed to Living Change Now.