Maintenance Director

Ready to join a global leader in air movement and ventilation? At Greenheck Group, joining our team means more than just starting a job, it’s joining an award-winning culture prioritizing your growth and development. Our unwavering commitment in supporting our team members both personally and professionally has earned us national recognition time and time again. As an innovative, environmentally responsible manufacturer of commercial HVAC systems, Greenheck Group designs and manufactures industry-leading air movement and ventilation solutions through our family of trusted brands. Our products are found in commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities worldwide, from schools and hospitals to factories and stadiums. Since 1947, we’ve proudly invested in our people and our communities, fostering innovation, leadership, and opportunity at every level. We are more than products, we are a team of inspired people doing extraordinary things.

As a Maintenance Operations Director for Greenheck Group you will provide senior leader- level leadership and strategic direction for maintenance functions across all regions and facilities. Responsible for ensuring operational excellence, driving standardization of practices, optimizing resources, and aligning maintenance initiatives with corporate growth objectives. Partners with senior leadership, site leaders, and cross-functional teams to ensure reliability, compliance, safety, and continuous improvement at an enterprise-wide scale.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Provide leadership and oversight for all maintenance operations across multiple regions and facilities.
• Develop and implement a global maintenance strategy that supports corporate sales growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
• Drive standardization of best practices, policies, and procedures across sites, leveraging CMMS and digital tools for enterprise-wide visibility.
• Oversee compliance with governmental regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOT, DNR, and local municipalities).
• Partner with corporate and business unit leaders to plan and execute facility expansions, capital projects, and major equipment upgrades.
• Establish performance metrics and KPIs to monitor maintenance effectiveness, cost efficiency, and asset utilization across all locations.
• Lead initiatives to minimize downtime, maximize equipment reliability, and extend asset lifecycle.
• Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement, ensuring proactive risk management and best-in-class safety programs.
• Provide executive-level technical consultation and direction on complex engineering and maintenance issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic vendors and partners; negotiate enterprise-level service and supply agreements.
• Develop and lead an enterprise maintenance leadership team, providing mentorship, coaching, and succession planning.
• Collaborate with HR and union leadership (where applicable) to maintain positive labor relations and resolve conflicts.
• Communicate strategic maintenance priorities and updates to executive leadership, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE AS A MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

• 10+ years of relevant work experience in maintenance and operations leadership in an industrial/manufacturing environment required.
• 8-10 years of relevant work experience in executive or senior-level leadership experience overseeing multi-site operations required.
• 4 Year / bachelor's degree in industrial maintenance, Engineering, or related field or equivalent years of job experience required.
• Graduate Degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA, OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Project management expertise, with PMP certification.
• Executive-level communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience with CMMS systems, predictive maintenance, and digital transformation initiatives in maintenance operations.
• High emotional intelligence and demonstrated ability to lead through change.

SOME THINGS WE THINK YOU SHOULD KNOW

• Travel is required more than 25% of time.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Greenheck Group takes pride in providing competitive total compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program.  The compensation for this role includes base salary along with the opportunity to earn additional variable compensation based on achieving specific performance metrics. 

The starting base pay range for this position is $177,991 - $219,871 and may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.  With best-in-class benefits, you can be the best you, and together, we can be the best in the industry.  Visit our Perks & Benefits page for more information on these offerings:

• Health & Family Support
• Financial Security
• Learning & Development
• Rewards & Recognition
• Wellbeing & Mental Health
• Work-Life Balance
• Fun Perks

SPECIAL NOTATION

The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment, such as a computer and phone. Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The person is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data, and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Occasional mobility required to attend in-person meetings and complete various office tasks. Work may be performed in company’s setting, home, or hybrid. 

EEO STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. 

ACCOMMODATIONS REQUEST

Greenheck Group complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.  To request an accommodation for the application or interview process, please email HR@greenheck.com with your name, job title, posting number, and requested accommodation.

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If you're looking for a place to grow while working with happy, enthusiastic, values-based people, you'll enjoy your career with us!