Facilities Manager

Job Summary

The Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing all preventative and corrective maintenance activities within the distribution center, with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and operational efficiency. This role ensures the proper operation and upkeep of all facility assets, including material handling equipment, automated systems, conveyors, packaging equipment, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general building infrastructure.

Reporting directly to the Distribution Center General Manager, the Facilities Manager partners closely with operations leadership to support daily execution, resolve facility-related challenges, and drive continuous improvement across the site. This role also leads the custodial team, ensuring the facility maintains high standards of cleanliness, organization, and sanitation.

The ideal candidate brings a hands-on leadership approach, a strong understanding of automated warehouse environments, and the ability to prioritize work effectively to support business needs.

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Operational

• Supervise facilities/maintenance employees to fulfil the needs of the department on all shifts. This includes preventative and corrective maintenance, cleaning and sanitation and general capital improvements to the facility.
• Well versed in Lock Out/Tag Out procedures and Arc Flash requirements, ensuring team members are properly trained and follow all Safety guidelines.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to building management regarding updates or changes related to increasing the efficiency or effectiveness of the operation.
• Manage facilities and maintenance budgets to achieve financial goals.
• Collaborate with operations to schedule critical equipment downtime to perform maintenance ensuring efficient and effective flow of the systems necessary to meet customer demand and operational metrics.
• Maintain our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for the completion of time/meter-based preventative maintenance checklists and corrective actions on all building equipment and assets needed for the facility's operation.
• Maintain spare parts inventory, through the CMMS, keeping accurate counts to reduce downtime and assist in cost analysis of operation.
• Coordinate response to emergency maintenance requests as required.
• Facilitate the repair and maintenance of conveyor belts/automation within the facility to a high degree of excellence, ensuring a smooth operation on all shifts.
• Obtain estimates for the supplies, equipment, and materials necessary to complete projects.
• Vendor Management through bidding, contract negotiation, establishing SOPs and follow-up as needed to ensure all work is completed to standard.
• Knowledge of general building maintenance and repair to include electrical, mechanical, plumbing and carpentry.
• Coordinate the services from 3rd party contractors, including quoting, scheduling and management while they are on site, operating as the main point of contact. This includes all ongoing services such as landscaping, snow removal etc.
• Supervise replacement and addition of warehouse pallet racking when necessary, ensuring proper anchoring and adherence to safety measures.
• Complete weekly, quarterly & annual tests on fire suppression and related monitoring equipment
• Organizing the repair of items under warranty from the manufacturer.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

People

• Ensure the timely completion of all employee performance reviews and provide frequent and constructive feedback to all team members in accordance with the Great Employees Only philosophy
• Interact with employees regularly to promote a high level of engagement and ensure all safety regulations are followed
• Promptly complete all admin duties relating to employee management to the expected standard
  
  

Leadership

• Collaborate with the leadership team within the building to meet the needs of the DC and foster a team mentality.
• Communicates effectively and partners with the DCGM and Leadership team at the assignee DC.
• Creates development plans for employees to generate engagement and a leadership bench, with a focus on Team Leaders
• Maintain a high level of integrity and honesty, embodying the core values of the company and modeling them for our employees
• Serve as a leader not only for the assigned department, but for the entire distribution center, holding peers, managers and employees accountable to expectations
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 12 hours/day.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 75lbs.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in distribution center maintenance/facilities environment; forklift certification preferred.
• Electrical/mechanical engineering knowledge including a strong background in electrical troubleshooting and maintaining industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of trades related to building maintenance and repair, including HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, electricity, etc., including use of power tools, reading schematics, blueprints, and instructions.
  
  

Education

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

• Ability to work off-shift as required to respond to urgent needs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead salaried leaders in a fast-paced environment, ensuring alignment, accountability, and consistent execution across shifts
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change; ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence.
• Customer service-oriented attitude with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations.
  
  

Company Overview

The foodservice professional’s premier source for restaurant equipment, supplies, and knowledge online. Our purpose is to empower and equip people to run their businesses more profitably and efficiently.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• PTO
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentives
• Company Discounts
• AT&T & Verizon Discount
• Bonus Opportunities
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
  
  

Available at HQ Locations Only

• On-Site Fitness Centers
• Dog-friendly Offices