Director Regional Maintenance and Facilities

United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Full time

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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 Cap Ex)

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.

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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:

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