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Director Regional Maintenance and Facilities

Clarios · Milwaukee, WI · $115,000–$200,000 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a reliability-centered maintenance program you built. What changed in uptime and cost?

What they are checking: Whether they have delivered measurable reliability results, not just launched programs.

Tell me about a serious safety incident involving maintenance or facilities work. What did you change afterward?

What they are checking: Whether safety is a leadership priority they act on, not just a slogan.

Tell me about a time you cut maintenance cost without hurting reliability.

What they are checking: Whether they can find real savings rather than just deferring needed work.

What would you do

You would standardize maintenance across several plants that each do things their own way. How do you start?

What they are checking: Whether they can build common practices while respecting what already works at each site.

A plant manager resists your regional standards and says their site is different. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can influence plant leaders they do not directly control.

How do you address the shortage of skilled maintenance technicians?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real plan for building workforce capability through training and hiring.

About the work

How do you decide where to spend a limited regional CapEx budget across aging plants?

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize capital by risk, criticality and return.

How do you build planning and scheduling discipline in a maintenance team that mostly reacts to breakdowns?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to move a team from reactive to planned work.

What utilities and building systems issues worry you most in a battery plant?

What they are checking: Whether they understand facility risks like ventilation, power and wastewater specific to this industry.

How do you compare maintenance performance across sites fairly?

What they are checking: Whether they use KPIs thoughtfully and account for differences in equipment age and product.

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The full job description

As published by Clarios.

What you will do here The Director of Regional Maintenance and Facilities is responsible for leading and standardizing maintenance and facility management operations across a multi-site manufacturing network. This role ensures the safety, reliability, and efficiency of manufacturing equipment, utilities, and facility infrastructure while driving continuous improvement, cost optimization, and workforce capability development. The position partners closely with Operations, Engineering, EHS, and HR to deliver high-performing, safe, and sustainable maintenance operations that maximize uptime, efficiency, and productivity. How you will do it Strategic Leadership • Develop and execute a regional maintenance and facilities strategy aligned with business and operational goals Operations Maintenance Oversight • Ensure high equipment reliability through preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs Facility Management • Oversee facility infrastructure including utilities, building systems, and grounds Talent & Organization Development • Build high-performing maintenance and facility teams across locations by improving organizational capability in reliability engineering, planning/scheduling, and technical skills Financial & Performance Management • Develop and manage regional maintenance and facility budgets (Opex and CapEx) Continuous Improvement & Standardization • Lead Lean, TPM, and reliability improvement initiatives across the region Safety & Compliance • Ensure strict adherence to all EHS regulations, policies, and procedures What we look for Required • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Maintenance, or related field • 10+ years of progressive maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing • At least 5 years leading large-scale, cross-functional programs in a multi-site environment with experience overseeing both production equipment maintenance and facility management • Ability to travel up to 20% to 40% Preferred • Master's Degree For states that require pay transparency by law, the expected salary range for this position is $115,000 - $200,000. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the particular field or function. #LI-CH1 What you get: • Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire • Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts • Parental and caregiver leave programs • All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program • Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership • HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility • Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction. Who we are: Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities. Veterans/Military Spouses: We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics. Equal Employment Opportunity: We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com . We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report . We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law. A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process. To All Recruitment Agencies : Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.