SENIOR REGIONAL MANAGER
Compass GroupAbout the role
Position Title: SENIOR REGIONAL MANAGER
Salary: $220,000 - $225,000
Pay Grade: 19
Other Forms of Compensation: BONUS
ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA, a Gold-level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).
ESFM self-performs 80% of all FM services provided to clients. Our portfolio of solution categories includes Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, ESG Programming, Laboratory Support Services, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Landscaping & Grounds Management, Workplace Solutions and Managed Services.
This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. ESFM’s clients include many household names from the life sciences, technology, oil & gas and manufacturing markets.
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.
Job Summary
The Senior Regional Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight and operational performance of multiple manufacturing facilities across a defined region. This role ensures the effective delivery of both hard services (e.g., maintenance, utilities, capital projects) and soft services (e.g., janitorial, security, landscaping, catering), supporting safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will drive operational excellence, cost efficiency, vendor performance, and continuous improvement while maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Key Responsibilities
Regional Operations Leadership
- Provide leadership and oversight of facility operations across multiple manufacturing sites.
- Ensure consistent delivery of integrated facilities management (IFM) services.
- Standardize processes, policies, and best practices across all locations.
- Partner with plant leadership to support production uptime and operational goals.
Hard Services Management
- Oversee maintenance programs for building systems, utilities, and manufacturing infrastructure.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and environmental policies.
- Manage capital planning, lifecycle management, and critical asset reliability.
- Drive preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to reduce downtime.
Soft Services Management
- Oversee delivery of services such as janitorial, security, landscaping, waste management, and food services.
- Ensure service quality, hygiene standards, and workplace experience meet company expectations.
- Optimize service models for efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Vendor & Contract Management
- Manage third-party vendors and service providers across the region.
- Negotiate contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Conduct performance reviews and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation from supply partners.
Financial & Budget Management
- Develop and manage regional operating and capital budgets.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive financial performance.
- Track and report on financial metrics, forecasts, and variance analysis.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Champion a strong safety culture across all sites.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and corporate standards.
- Lead audits, inspections, and incident investigations as required.
Short Description
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong relationships with plant managers, operations leaders, and corporate teams.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for facilities-related initiatives and escalations.
- Communica
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