Job Description
Position Overview:
As the Industrial Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and efficient operation of distribution centers, warehouses, and associated infrastructure. This role ensures the facility is safe, functional, and compliant with OSHA, EPA, and industry regulations. The Facilities Manager collaborates with maintenance teams, vendors, and leadership to optimize operational efficiency, control costs, and support distribution operations.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for warehouse buildings, equipment, and utilities.
- Manage facility and grounds maintenance staff.
- Ensure HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security, fire protection, and material handling systems are operational.
- Coordinate operation of ammonia refrigeration system with staff and contractors.
- Provide direction in troubleshooting and maintenance of a PLC based computerized control system, as well as
other facility related electrical/mechanical systems.
- Implement facility upgrades, expansions, and energy efficiency projects.
- Coordinate waste management, recycling programs, and facility cleanliness to meet operational standards.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, fire codes, and industry-specific safety regulations.
- Conduct regular facility inspections to identify hazards, maintenance needs, and potential improvements.
- Maintain documentation for safety audits, permits, and environmental regulations.
- Implement and enforce workplace safety programs to reduce incidents and maintain compliance.
- Manage relationships with third-party service providers, maintenance contractors, and vendors.
- Oversee contracts for janitorial, security, landscaping, pest control, and repair services.
- Negotiate service agreements to ensure cost-effective facility management.
- Develop and manage facility maintenance budgets, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Track facility expenses and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost reductions.
- Plan for long-term infrastructure investments to support distribution growth and operational improvements.
- Maintain an inventory of facility assets, tools, and maintenance supplies.
- Oversee the maintenance of conveyors, racking systems, and warehouse automation equipment.
- Implement a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to track repairs and scheduled maintenance.
- Implement and coordinate emergency preparedness plans, fire drills, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Ensure facilities remain operational during power outages, weather events, and unexpected disruptions.
- Coordinate with security teams to ensure facility safety and access control.
- Work closely with operations, logistics, IT, and safety teams to align facility management with business needs.
- Support new construction, expansion, and renovation projects for distribution centers.
- Provide guidance on sustainability initiatives, energy conservation, and facility efficiency improvements.
- Performing other duties as assigned by leadership.
Schedule:
- Full Time, Monday – Friday, 8:00AM to 5:000PM, occasional evening and weekend work.
Environment:
- Varying temperatures based on indoor and outdoor environments
Compensation:
Experience:
- Preferred: Five (5) years of experience facilities management, maintenance, or operations in a distribution or logistics environment.
- Preferred: Experience managing multi-site distribution facilities, warehouses, or manufacturing plants
- Preferred: Strong refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, and computer background
- Preferred: Proficiency with CMMS, building automation systems, and maintenance planning tools
- Preferred: Bachelors degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- Preferred: Proficiency in English (written and verbal) to effectively communicate with associates and leadership
Skills:
- Safety Culture: Maintain and drive safety policies to all associates; driving for accountability of safe practices throughout shift
- Physical abilities : May be required to lift up to 75lbs.; the ability to operate required facility equipment; Ability to stand, walk and sit throughout your day; Walking on a variety of flooring such as carpet, concrete, tile etc;
- Strong communication Skills: Ability to provide & receive constructive feedback; communication of expectations and directions clearly
- Building a team-based environment: Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation and team-building skills; inclusive decision making
- Project Management: Results driven regarding implemented KPI’s/Metrics; willingness to participate in continuous improvement projects; managing multiple deadline-based projects
- Quality: Maintain integrity and high standards of product handling from all perspectives
Job Tags
Full time, For contractors, Casual work, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Afternoon shift,