Regional Area Manager- Travel Required

Regional Area Manager | Illinois
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 annually
Posting Date: November 6, 2026
Application Deadline: Monday, November 9, 2026

Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions (MMS) seeks an experienced, hands-on Regional Area Manager to lead contract maintenance operations across Illinois. This role oversees multiple locations, supports site leadership and field teams, strengthens customer relationships, and drives safe, efficient, profitable operations.

What You’ll Do

- Oversee daily contract maintenance operations across multiple Illinois locations

- Lead, coach, and develop Area Managers, Site Supervisors, and field teams

- Monitor safety, quality, productivity, staffing, and cost-control performance

- Ensure services meet contract requirements, company standards, and customer expectations

- Manage regional budgets, labor costs, operating expenses, purchasing, and resource allocation

- Review financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability

- Build strong customer relationships through regular communication and site visits

- Resolve escalated customer, staffing, and operational concerns

- Support recruiting, hiring, training, performance management, and employee development

- Conduct site audits and help ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA requirements, and customer safety standards

- Identify opportunities for additional maintenance services, project work, contract renewals, and regional growth

- Partner with customers and internal teams on proposals, site assessments, and service expansions

Travel Requirements

- Regular travel throughout Illinois is required and is a must for this position

- Mileage is compensated for approved business travel

- A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required

Requirements
What We’re Looking For

- 5+ years of maintenance, facilities, business, or operations management experience

- At least 2 years of regional or multi-site leadership experience

- Industrial maintenance experience or strong maintenance knowledge is highly preferred

- Experience managing teams, budgets, labor costs, and operational performance

- Strong customer service, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

- Working knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements

- Experience using CMMS or other maintenance management systems

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office

- Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered

- Ability to respond to urgent operational needs and work flexible hours when necessary
Why Join MMS?
MMS is a privately held, employee-owned company that values safety, teamwork, professional development, and long-term success.

Eligible employees may receive:

- Medical insurance options

- Company-paid dental and vision coverage

- Company-paid term life insurance

- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and Safe Harbor contribution

- 401(k) retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement for approved degree and technical programs related to the employee’s position or career path

- Paid holidays and vacation time

- Employee Assistance Program

- Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and additional life insurance options

- Opportunities for leadership development and career growth
Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of the applicable benefit plans.

Ready to Lead?
If you are a hands-on leader with multi-site experience, strong customer relationship skills, and an understanding of industrial maintenance operations, we want to hear from you. Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Apply today—applications close Monday, November 9, 2026.

Salary Description
100000-120000