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Sr Maintenance Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle · Oak Creek, WI · Full time

Posted Aug 4, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

You'll lead a large team including a Maintenance Manager, Area Maintenance Managers and technicians. How do you structure your week so you're leading, not firefighting?

What they are checking: Whether they protect time for planning and people instead of being pulled into every breakdown.

Tell me about a time you used maintenance data to change how your team worked.

What they are checking: Whether they practice the data-driven management the posting asks for with a real result to show.

How do you build a safety culture in a fast-paced distribution environment where people feel pressure to rush?

What they are checking: Whether they make safety real on the floor rather than a poster on the wall.

Tell me about a project you led to install or upgrade equipment while the building stayed live.

What they are checking: Whether they can run projects alongside daily operations without disrupting throughput.

What would you do

Peak season is three weeks out and your PM backlog is high. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize critical assets and plan labor so the site survives its busiest period.

One of your Area Maintenance Managers is technically strong but his team has high turnover. How do you approach it?

What they are checking: Whether they see people leadership as part of performance and will coach a strong technician on it.

How do you work with the operations team when they want to keep running and you need the equipment down?

What they are checking: Whether they can negotiate downtime with operations using risk and data rather than authority.

About the work

What's your approach to maximizing equipment uptime on material handling and packaging automation?

What they are checking: Whether they rely on preventive and predictive maintenance and root cause work, not just fast repairs.

Explain how you'd run a root cause analysis on a sorter that keeps jamming.

What they are checking: Whether they use a structured method and follow through on fixes instead of resetting jams forever.

What spare parts strategy have you used to balance cost against downtime risk?

What they are checking: Whether they understand critical spares and inventory cost as a real trade-off they own.

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The full job description

As published by Jones Lang LaSalle.

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way . Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Sr. Maintenance Manager - JLL What this job involves: As a Senior Maintenance Manager, you will lead our site-based maintenance team. The team is comprised of a Maintenance Manager, Area Maintenance Managers and maintenance technicians reporting to the Regional Maintenance Manager. The primary responsibilities are to lead a large maintenance team that maximizes equipment uptime, executes equipment maintenance and projects in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. The successful candidate will be a highly experienced subject matter expert in maintenance, workplace safety, and data driven management and leadership. A background in material handling equipment systems/applications, packaging automation, distribution processes and storage systems are a plus. The candidate must be a self-starter, possessing the ability to manage multiple complex projects and tasks simultaneously as well as be able to influence, and develop relationships at all organization levels. The candidate must be capable of overseeing the maintenance acceptance of part of commissioning large-scale, complex projects. Moreover, this individual will need to be adept at providing technical leadership and mentoring to a Maintenance team of at least of 80 people. Essential functions include: • Provide leadership, mentor and manage site-based Maintenance Managers and Area Maintenance Manager in the North American Fulfilment Network. • Develop Maintenance Department business plans and provide guidance and direction for the successful implementation of those plans. • Develop and implement reliability plans that support increasing the uptime of the facility • Drive maintenance Best Practices: Innovate, document, improve work methods, standardize, provide a safe work environment and require safe work practices, train, commission equipment, collect, measure, and analyze key performance indicators to improve processes and improve customers experience. • Offer guidance to senior leadership on maintenance and equipment end of life (EOL) issues using ROI, and other analytical techniques. • Provide oversight for budget development and execution, and capital planning. • Help manage vendor support and equipment relationships and leverage network size to maximize economies of scale. • Provide monitoring, auditing and enforcement of maintenance execution, safe work practices, and institute and audit training drills across the network. • Leverage the entire maintenance team for the benefit of the North American network. • Develop and manage budget and contract documents including RFPs, change order controls, purchase orders, and invoicing. • Provide Fulfilment Center General Managers with visibility over the Conduct of Maintenance in their Fulfilment Centers. • Recruit, interview, and hire bar raising talent in the Maintenance Managers and Maintenance Area Manager roles. • Help create a world-class Maintenance organization. • Be willing and able to relocate. • Travel up to 20% at a minimum. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree • Previous corporate and/or regional Maintenance roles leading 80 or more employees including salaried employees. • Experience leading change and maintenance teams in multiple site environments. • 7+ years’ experience managing employees and their performance. Preferred Qualifications: • Strong communication, teambuilding, and influencing skills. • Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with high expectations. • Thinks big! Proficient data analyst and new processes developer/adapter. • Self-starter. Strong evidence of driving goals with minimal day-to-day supervision. • Experienced in material handling equipment and large, complex integrated systems maintenance with strong statistical analysis skills. • Strong knowledge and experience with the major MHE integrators. • Exposure to Lean Concepts, TOC, layout design, cost/benefit analysis, labor productivity analysis (time studies, standardized work), safety/ergonomic/human factors. • Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, AutoCAD, MS Project, and SQL. • MBA or other Master’s degree and/or Six Sigma Black Belt Certification a plus. • Professional engineering registration a plus. Physical Demands: • Repetitive bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, twisting, sitting, standing, and walking during • Lifting parts and tools weighing on average 20 pounds, occasionally weighing up to 49 pounds • Dexterity in eye/hand coordination, feet (foot pedals) manual (picking, pinching, holding, grasping), and wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation) • Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces At JLL, we work together to create a brighter future for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Our collaborative culture—locally and globally—drives innovative solutions. We value wellbeing, inclusivity, and belonging, ensuring every team member feels supported. JLL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Estimated compensation for this position: 140,000.00 – 150,000.00 USD per year This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations. Location: On-site –Oak Creek, WI Job Tags: RME If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth: JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include: • 401(k) plan with matching company contributions • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care • Paid parental leave at 100% of salary • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays • Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing. JLL Privacy Notice Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. 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