Facility Maintenance Manager

US Foods•Marrero, LA

20d•$70,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Facility Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of facility, domicile, and hub functions and systems, including maintenance, repairs, sanitation, groundskeeping, office space, security, power industrial equipment, regulatory compliance, and vendor services. In a high-volume, temperature-controlled food distribution environment, the role maintains cold chain integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational uptime through preventive maintenance and rapid issue resolution. The manager leads and develops facilities operations and maintenance staff, optimizes workflows using CMMS and automation technologies, partners with third-party providers, and implements sustainability initiatives to reduce energy use, extend asset life, and support corporate environmental goals. The position oversees facility activities and capital projects, refrigeration systems, vendor relationships, asset selection and inventory, facility budgets, safety and food-safety compliance, audits, emergency preparedness, and coordination with warehouse and transportation teams. It supervises maintenance and sanitation staff, with approximately 2–10 direct reports depending on distribution center size. The role is onsite, with time in an office and throughout the distribution center, including areas with temperatures that may reach -5 degrees. Flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and on-call availability, may be required to support 24/7 operations and emergencies. The position may also receive an annual incentive plan bonus. Expected base pay is $70,000–$115,000.

Requirements

At least 5 years of facilities management experience.
At least 3 years working with refrigeration systems within cold chain distribution.
Proven leadership experience managing maintenance teams, budgets, and vendor contracts.
Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, USDA, FDA, GMP, and other regulatory compliance requirements.
Proficiency with CMMS and basic data analytics to drive performance improvements.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Facility Operations, Engineering, Construction, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
Valid driver’s license with a motor vehicle record in good standing and ability to travel between sites if required.
For ammonia sites: Level 1 Ammonia Operator Certification, or completion within the first 12 months of hire.
For ammonia sites: PSM/RMP certification, or completion within the first 12 months of hire.
For ammonia sites: PSM tracking tool training within 12 months of hire.
CMMS training within 6 months of hire.
Refrigeration/HVAC certificates, licenses, and registrations, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of facilities management experience in food distribution, manufacturing, or another temperature-controlled, high-volume environment.
At least 3 years of proven leadership experience managing maintenance teams, budgets, and vendor contracts.
Demonstrated success leading sustainability initiatives such as energy reduction, waste minimization, water conservation, or green building practices.
Lean Six Sigma certification or experience driving continuous improvement programs.
Strong vendor negotiation skills and experience managing multi-site service agreements.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at all levels of the organization.
Familiarity with computerized building management systems and advanced CMMS analytics.
Experience implementing and maintaining automation, warehouse control systems, or energy management technologies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
EPA Section 608 Certification for Freon sites.
Powered Industrial Equipment Certification.
Certificate in fleet trade/mechanic.

Responsibilities

Direct and monitor associates responsible for building, grounds, sanitation, refrigeration systems, power industrial equipment, and security maintenance, using tracking software and preventive maintenance schedules.
Ensure adherence to Preferred Work Methods and foster a safety-first, injury-free culture.
Oversee refrigeration system operation, monitoring, and maintenance to maintain temperature standards and cold chain integrity; partner with Quality Assurance and Food Safety teams and respond to temperature excursions or equipment failures.
Manage, assign, and oversee facility operations activities and capital projects, coordinating work to minimize impacts on distribution operations.
Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate staff; administer discipline when needed; maintain associate relations through communication and meetings.
Manage labor hours within budget and create work schedules, including overtime as required; prioritize daily tasks and long-term projects while managing competing deadlines.
Maintain relationships with third-party vendors and ensure they meet compliance requirements, including insurance certificates and hold harmless agreements.
Oversee selection, purchase, utilization, and inventory control of company assets, monitor equipment life cycles, and recommend replacements or upgrades.
Partner with QA and sanitation teams to meet food-safety regulations, maintain facility cleanliness, and inspect sanitation, pest-control, and allergen-management programs.
Develop facility budgets and capital expenditure requests, and implement cost-reduction, sustainability, and energy-efficiency initiatives.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; conduct internal audits and maintain inspection, food-safety, PSM, ammonia refrigeration safety, and fire protection documentation.
Partner with the Safety Department on training, safety observations, accident investigations, and updates to Preferred Work Methods; lead emergency response planning and crisis management.
Coordinate with warehouse and transportation teams to ensure facility infrastructure supports receiving, storage, and shipping without delays or product compromise.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management.