Assistant Director - Facilities & Maintenance

American Eagle Outfitters • Ottawa, KS

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About The Position

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) is seeking a results-driven Assistant Director of Facilities & Maintenance to join our expanding network. This is a new and critical role, designed to lead facilities and maintenance activities across three distribution centers and four regional fulfillment centers. As our network grows and our business expands, this role will be instrumental in ensuring the seamless, day-to-day operation of our facilities while a visionary future is being built. The ideal candidate will have a deep technical background in maintenance and a proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams. This role is a unique opportunity to build on the foundations of a strong maintenance culture, champion automation and mentor a team of senior managers to operate as a cohesive, business-focused unit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in a facilities or maintenance leadership role is required.
• Experience in a retail or e-commerce distribution or material handling environment is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and guide a senior management team through change, handling unexpected challenges with a coaching communication style.
• Strong understanding of P&L and financial management, including budget oversight and cost control.
• Familiarity with large-scale automation and the ability to mentor a team to enhance their automation skill set.
• A talent for building strong relationships with both internal teams and external vendors.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a retail or e-commerce distribution or material handling environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coach and develop a team of managers and supervisors across all distribution and fulfillment centers.
• Foster a singular, collaborative team culture that prioritizes the best interests of the entire business over individual sites.
• Manage all daily facilities and maintenance operations, including the repair, maintenance and installation of equipment.
• Oversee an external vendor network, manage contingent labor and ensure robust safety and compliance standards are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners in Operations, IT and Reliability Engineering to align facilities and maintenance strategies with broader business objectives.
• Oversee capital projects related to facilities improvements and automation, ensuring projects are completed within quality, time and budget constraints.
• Manage and oversee the overall monthly and yearly capital expenditure (CapEx) and repair and maintenance (R&M) budgets for the entire network.
• Track key metrics, perform risk management for supply contracts and ensure long-term savings on procurement costs.
• Maximize equipment performance and minimize mechanical failure by implementing and maintaining robust training programs, utilizing a strong CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental)
• Wellness benefits
• 401(k) retirement benefits
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee stock purchase program
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Parental leave and benefits
• Discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree