Facilities Manager

Ben E. Keith Company•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations. Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine. We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906. The purpose of the Facility Maintenance Manager is to schedule, supervise and monitor the work of warehouse maintenance employees and contractors to ensure the proper repair and maintenance of Ben E. Keith equipment and facilities. • Lead, train and manage assigned personnel to ensure the efficient upkeep of BEK facilities. • Implement appropriate policies and procedures to ensure compliance with BEK operational objectives and regulatory guidelines. • Manage maintenance activities and keep organized documentation of all maintenance and repairs performed on BEK equipment and facilities to ensure maintenance guidelines are met and maintained. • Monitor expenditures to minimize costs and effectively manage budgetary guidelines. • Provide performance feedback to personnel.

Requirements

Food industry and/or manufacturing experience preferred
Ammonia refrigeration experience required
Experience with budget management and material/cost estimates
Experience with multiple types of maintenance equipment required
Ability to understand and enforce regulatory guidelines
Knowledge of hazardous materials and environmental regulations
Leadership skills; ability to train and lead personnel
Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and related codes required
Strong interpersonal and communications skills
Analytical; detail-oriented
Ability to multi-task
Ability to understand complex processes
Relationship management
Strong negotiation/problem-solving skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent facility management/maintenance experience

Responsibilities

Schedule, supervise and monitor the work of warehouse maintenance employees and contractors to ensure the proper repair and maintenance of Ben E. Keith equipment and facilities.
Lead, train and manage assigned personnel to ensure the efficient upkeep of BEK facilities.
Implement appropriate policies and procedures to ensure compliance with BEK operational objectives and regulatory guidelines.
Manage maintenance activities and keep organized documentation of all maintenance and repairs performed on BEK equipment and facilities to ensure maintenance guidelines are met and maintained.
Monitor expenditures to minimize costs and effectively manage budgetary guidelines.
Provide performance feedback to personnel.