Facility Manager

US Foods•Las Vegas, NV

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Facility Operations is responsible for safe, efficient, and compliant operation of facility, domicile, and hub functions and systems 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. It leads and develops a facilities operations and maintenance team, optimizes workflows using CMMS and automation technologies, partners with third-party providers, and implements sustainability initiatives to reduce energy consumption, extend asset life, and support corporate environmental goals. The position oversees facility maintenance, repairs, sanitation, groundskeeping, office space, security, power industrial equipment, refrigeration, vendor services, budgets, capital projects, and regulatory compliance. It supports a safe workplace, protects product quality, and enables uninterrupted customer service. The role directly supervises maintenance and sanitation staff, with 2–10 direct reports depending on distribution center size. It works onsite, splitting time between an office and the distribution center, including areas with temperatures that may reach -5 degrees. Flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and on-call availability, may be needed to support 24/7 operations and emergencies.

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 successful 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 to be completed within 6 months of hire.
Refrigeration/HVAC certificates, licenses, and registrations, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

5 years of facilities management experience in food distribution, manufacturing, or other temperature-controlled, high-volume environments.
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 a fleet trade or mechanic field.

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 culture that prioritizes injury-free operations.
Oversee refrigeration system operation, monitoring, and maintenance to meet temperature-control standards for perishable products.
Partner with Quality Assurance and Food Safety teams to prevent product loss, maintain cold chain integrity, and respond to temperature excursions or equipment failures.
Manage, assign, and oversee facility operations activities and capital projects, ensuring timely, high-quality completion while minimizing impact on distribution operations.
Coordinate with other departments on repairs, upgrades, and equipment installations.
Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate staff; administer discipline when necessary; and maintain associate relations through open communication, regular meetings, and policy clarification.
Manage labor hours within budget and create work schedules, including overtime as required.
Prioritize daily tasks and long-term projects, manage competing deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
Maintain effective relationships with third-party vendors, including utilities, refrigeration contractors, janitorial, pest control, and security services; ensure vendor compliance documentation is current.
Oversee selection, purchase, utilization, and inventory control of company assets, including racking, material handling equipment, and refrigeration units; monitor equipment life cycles and recommend replacements or upgrades.
Partner with QA and sanitation teams to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain facility cleanliness; inspect sanitation, pest control, and allergen management programs.
Develop and manage facility budgets and capital expenditure requests; identify cost-reduction strategies, sustainability initiatives, and energy-efficiency improvements.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA, EPA, USDA, and Tax Commission requirements.
Conduct internal audits and maintain documentation for inspections, food safety protocols, Process Safety Management, ammonia refrigeration safety, and fire protection systems.
Partner with the Safety Department to deliver training, perform safety observations, investigate accidents, and update Preferred Work Methods.
Lead emergency response planning and crisis management, and liaise with local emergency management agencies.
Coordinate with warehouse and transportation teams to ensure infrastructure supports receiving, storage, and shipping without delays or product compromise.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management.