(USA) Senior Manager, Divisional Maintenance

Reference: R-2565785Posted: 2026-07-21Location: LEWISTON, ME, United StatesSalary: $80000 - $155000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: Home OfficeRole summary: The Senior Manager, Divisional Maintenance, leads operational excellence across multiple facilities by overseeing maintenance, vendor management, and compliance with regulatory standards. This role drives continuous improvement initiatives, manages budgets, and ensures reliability and safety of building systems and equipment. Collaborating cross-functionally, the manager provides strategic guidance, leverages data analytics for informed decision-making, and fosters effective partnerships to optimize maintenance operations. The position requires strong business acumen, technical expertise, and influential communication to support organizational goals and deliver sustainable operational performance. About the team: This team manages Witron automated grocery robotic equipment operating in temperature-controlled environments from 55F to -15F. Their work ensures equipment reliability and performance, directly impacting product delivery to over 150 stores per facility. Supporting the Reliability Maintenance organization, which includes more than 100 leaders and associates per site, the team provides extensive on-site support and training. The role involves significant travel across multiple locations to drive loss elimination processes and align maintenance efforts with organizational goals. Expansion of this network nationwide is a key focus, with operations based at one primary Witron site. What you'll do:Lead maintenance operations across multiple facilities, ensuring safety, sanitation, and mechanical functionality.Manage vendor relationships, including selection, performance monitoring, and contract compliance.Develop and implement operational excellence initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.Oversee budgeting, expense management, and variance analysis to support financial objectives.Facilitate cross-departmental communication to ensure smooth workflow and regulatory compliance.Utilize data analytics to drive strategic decisions and continuous improvement processes.Coordinate crisis management and warranty claims to minimize operational disruptions.Guide change management efforts to enhance organizational capabilities and reliability.What you'll bring:Extensive experience in operational excellence and maintenance management within large facilities.Proven ability to lead vendor management, including contract negotiation and performance monitoring.Strong business acumen with expertise in budgeting, expense management, and variance analysis.Skilled in continuous improvement processes and strategic decision-making to enhance reliability and efficiency.Proficient in data analytics and visualization to drive actionable insights and influence business outcomes.Effective communicator capable of building partnerships and facilitating cross-functional collaboration.Demonstrated capability in crisis management, change management, and project delivery oversight. At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see . Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart. The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - StockMinimum qualifications["Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field AND 4 years’ experience in maintenance, operations or related field OR 6 years’ experience in maintenance, operations, or related field."]Preferred qualifications["Leading cross-functional task forces or projects", "Supervisory experience", "Heavy equipment or related area", "Lean Six Sigma - Certification"]