Corporate Maintenance Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a corporate hybrid position that requires living within commutable distance to our Chicago downtown headquarters office. Relocation assistance will be considered. The Corporate Maintenance Manager is responsible for facilitating the timely progression of cars through repair events including the robust review and approval or rejection of repair estimates. In this position, the Corporate Maintenance Manager will act as the primary point of contact for a given shopping event ensuring all necessary documentation and support is provided to effectively repair UTC/Procor-owned equipment. The role also uses operational data, trend analysis, and continuous improvement methods to identify recurring maintenance issues, improve process consistency, support automation opportunities, and provide timely visibility to management.

SKILLS/SPECIFICATIONS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Data analysis and reporting: Ability to analyze operational, repair, billing, and shop performance data to identify trends, recurring issues, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
• Continuous improvement mindset preferred: Experience identifying process gaps, documenting workflows, improving cycle time, accuracy, cost control, or customer service outcomes.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Familiarity with industry quality and regulatory compliance requirements and knowledge of railcar repair practices, AAR Rules, FRA Regulations and railcar nomenclature.
• Self-starter with strong completion skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or HS Diploma with enhanced work experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience preferably within the railroad industry.
• Shop repair and/or equipment leasing experience preferred.