Director, NA Store Facilities

Circle K • Tampa, FL

4d • Remote

About The Position

This role can be located out of any Business Unit office in NA. The Director, Store Reliability is responsible for in-store equipment uptime, overall store repair & maintenance costs and store maintenance supplier accountability across North America. In addition, this role is responsible for store facility performance and KPI tracking of the store equipment repair suppliers and internal technician productivity. This role partners closely with Concept Development, Global Tech, BU Facilities and BU Merchandise Category teams for full operational success of all in-store equipment systems. The Director, Store Reliability drives collaboration and communication across a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, this role seeks BU feedback and communicates to the Facility Reliability team and overall BU network for continuous improvement on processes, procedures and accountability.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in leadership, team building, project management and training.
• Strong skills in collaboration, cooperation, communication and organization
• Minimum 10 years experience working in FMCG & retail
• Experienced with relevant Microsoft business suite software and other industry programs
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbally and written
• Experience working with concept design and construction

Nice To Haves

• Fuel Management experience
• Project Management training or competencies
• Design training or competencies
• Category Management training or competencies an asset
• Fluent in English (oral and written)

Responsibilities

• Strategy and growth development of internal technician network to include density studies, recruiting, knowledge training and safety training. Partner closely with Director, Fuel Reliability and Environmental Director for full internal tech coverage and certifications.
• Data analysis to identify and drive actions focused on root cause identification, improved efficiency and reducing costs
• Drive customer focused KPI tracking and equipment uptime to become industry best in class
• Develop and implement industry leading preventative maintenance programs designed to improve uptime and extend equipment life cycles while reducing costs.
• Collaborates with NA Facility Reliability Team and BU Facilities team to drive store equipment, building maintenance supplier and internal tech performance KPI tracking management and accountability
• Works closely with BU teams and Reliability teams to identify revenue-generating and revenue-preserving capital improvement projects
• Improves efficiency of Facilities Team processes by evaluating system results, recommending new systems, policies and procedures; implements revisions.
• Ensures store equipment parts supply chain is full and ready for immediate repairs to meet performance KPIs
• Research, calculate and communicate to concept development team store systems equipment total cost of ownership to include but not limited to energy usage, maintenance and supply costs
• Partner with Project Management team for structured project management for assigned project activities with agreed upon decision gates at appropriate times, secure understanding and buy-in ensuring effective implementation with high success rates
• Create and maintain assigned project budgets collaborating with local BU resources and category teams. Ensure store specific scope of work is clearly defined and understood by all project team members.
• Collaborate with our BU’s identifying gaps and learnings. Document action items, coordinate solutions, set timing and communication process with Facility team members until complete
• Report project progress and effectively document and implement all learnings. Create alignment with all project team members
• Ensure global framework standards and guidelines are clear and followed
• Analyze effectiveness and performance of store systems, provide reporting and offer input for improvements; how to minimize costs and maintain quality/safety standards
• Flexible with working hours and travel to support all global ways of working
• Ownership of short to mid-term (1-3 years) strategy execution and operational direction in alignment with Circle K objectives.
• Decisions have a serious impact on the overall success or failure on area of accountability
• Interacts with executive leadership and others concerning matters of significance to Circle K

Benefits

• Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Click below to review information about our company's use of the federal E-Verify program to check work eligibility: In English In Spanish Our mission at Circle K is to make people's lives a little easier every day. Our global family of 150,000 people in over 17,300 stores and 27 countries makes that possible for our millions of clients worldwide, which is why we are committed to helping them achieve their goals and grow with us. We set ourselves apart by our culture and values: in our people and their development, in serving others, what we've built and what we are striving to achieve. No matter where you come from or where you are heading in your career, there is a place for you to grow at Circle K. When you grow, we grow - together. To return to the list of job postings, click here.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director