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Area Maintenance Manager

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CBRE

Area Maintenance Manager

Jackson, MS

At CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), Safety is our top priority! We maintain a safety-first culture in which CBRE employees return home in the same condition in which they reported to work. We're looking for a skilled and forward-thinking Area Maintenance Manager to join our growing team as we work to service one of the world's largest online retailers.

We offer competitive pay, a robust benefits package, wellness programs, and a workplace environment that embraces diversity. Come join our global network of professionals supporting client operations across CBRE. Looking for a rewarding career in Management?

Read on to learn more!

About the Role

In this role you will lead daily functions of material handling operations and maintenance for multi-site facilities and ensure safe working environments.

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What You'll Do

  • Maintain a safety-first culture in which CBRE employees return home in the same condition in which they reported to work.
  • Plan, schedule, and advise the work of employees and evaluate quality of work.
  • Lead and coordinate the work of employees engaged in maintaining high speed conveyance systems and other manufacturing equipment.
  • Assist Managers in communicating and accomplishing departmental goals and objectives.
  • Participate, in conjunction with Manager, interviewing/hiring, employee training, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and/or terminations.
  • Formulate, disseminate, and communicate work standards and/or procedures.
  • Coordinate and lead Root Cause and Corrective Actions to facilitate continuous improvement and development opportunities.
  • Provide performance management for team development and growth.
  • Plan and monitor appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime.
  • Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.
  • Cultivate positive working relationships with our Client and Operations Maintenance team members.

What You'll Need

  • Bachelor's (BA/BS) degree in a technical field (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) or 2 years on Client account required.
  • 4+ years of compatible industry experience and/or training and demonstrated ability leading and coaching employee performance in a manufacturing environment.
  • 2+ years' experience with preventive/predictive maintenance of equipment in a manufacturing environment.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills and the ability to solve advanced problems in complex situations.
  • Advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles, as well as financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting
  • Proficient Microsoft Office Suite experience (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and/or schematics.
  • Understanding of predictive maintenance technologies such as (thermography, vibration analysis, and air borne ultra-sound).
  • Proven knowledge of using maintenance systems to achieve world class equipment maintenance.
  • Ability to draw upon the analysis of others and make recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% required.
  • Ability to move up to 50lbs and physical requirements including stooping, standing, walking, and climbing stairs / ladders with or without reasonable accommodation.

CBRE Employee Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
  • Disability benefit program
  • 401k company matching
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Paid parental leave

Why CBRE?

We invest in our employees' development. The core of our strategy is the view that development happens through three key activities: on-the-job learning, coaching and formal training. We provide employees with resources that support them in developing skills to enhance performance in their current role as well as for future roles.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

CBRE GWS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

Find out more

Client-provided location(s): Canton, MS 39046, USA
Job ID: CBRE-191632
Employment Type: Full Time