Sr, Maintenance Operations Manager

To thrive as a Senior Maintenance Operations Manager, you are a strategic facilities leader who excels at driving operational excellence across multiple locations while creating safe, efficient, and compliant work environments. We are looking for someone who can successfully lead maintenance operations, optimize building systems, manage vendor partnerships, and deliver exceptional service that supports our employees, business objectives, and continued growth. We value leaders who foster accountability, continuous improvement, and a strong culture of safety!

In this role, you will oversee facilities maintenance programs, preventive maintenance initiatives, capital improvement projects, compliance activities, emergency response procedures, and operational support services across multiple company locations. We rely on this role to lead cross-functional partnerships, develop high-performing teams, manage budgets and vendor relationships, and ensure our facilities operate at the highest standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency. We are committed to providing the resources and support needed to drive long-term operational success and a positive workplace experience for all.

Here's What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• A minimum of seven years (7) in facilities maintenance, facilities operations, maintenance administration, or similar experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years of leadership, supervisory, or management experience within facilities, maintenance, or operations environments.
• Strong knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and general facilities operations.
• Experience managing third-party contractors, service providers, vendor relationships, and facility-related projects.
• Experience with CMMS platforms such as eMaint, along with proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, building code, fire code, and safety compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, customer service, and relationship-building skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Here is What We Offer You:

• Enjoy our flexible schedule as well as our 9/80 work option that gives you every other Friday off.
• Quarterly and holiday bonuses are available.
• Accrue 15 paid days of vacation time off the first year plus 5 days of sick time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% match. Annual retirement profit-sharing payments
• Competitive health plans for individuals and families
• Check out behr.com/careers to view a comprehensive list of our benefits and perks.

Founded in 1947, Behr Paint Company is one of the largest manufacturers of paints, primers, decorative finishes, stains, surface preparation, and application products for do-it-yourselfers and professionals in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Chile. The Santa Ana, Calif.-based company and maker of the BEHR®, KILZ®, WHIZZ®, and E&J® brands is dedicated to meeting the project needs of DIYers, professionals, architects, and designers with an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and value. At Behr Paint, we strive to have all team members bring their best selves and their unique perspectives every day.

Company: Behr Paint Company

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Full time

Hiring Range: $106,500.00 - $167,200.00 USD

Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging

We believe a workplace that encourages and values different voices, perspectives, and backgrounds builds better teams, better solutions, and more innovation. The goal is for every single team member to have a voice and experience a sense of belonging here, regardless of where they sit in the organization and what their background is. We look forward to your sharing your outstanding and unique talents and perspectives with us!

BEHR (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

BEHR is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information.

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