Facility Operations Manager

US Foods • Houston, TX

74d • $65,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Join Our Community of Food People! As a Facilities Manager at US Foods, you will be responsible for directing and monitoring associates in various operational areas including building maintenance, sanitation, refrigeration systems, and security maintenance. You will ensure adherence to Preferred Work Methods (PWMs) and foster a safety-first culture that prioritizes injury-free operations. Your role will involve overseeing the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of refrigeration systems to ensure temperature control standards are met for perishable products. You will partner with Quality Assurance and Food Safety teams to prevent product loss and maintain cold chain integrity. Additionally, you will manage facility operations activities and capital projects, ensuring timely and high-quality completion while minimizing impact on distribution operations. You will also recruit, train, coach, and evaluate staff performance, manage labor hours within budget, and establish effective relationships with third-party vendors.

Requirements

• 5 years of facilities management experience.
• 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 (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and basic data analytics.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• 5 years of facilities management experience in food distribution or temperature-controlled environments.
• Demonstrated success leading sustainability initiatives.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or experience driving continuous improvement programs.
• Strong vendor negotiation skills and experience managing multi-site service agreements.
• Familiarity with computerized building management systems (BMS) and advanced CMMS analytics.
• Experience implementing and maintaining automation or energy management technologies.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor associates responsible for building, grounds, sanitation, refrigeration systems, power industrial equipment, and security maintenance.
• Ensure adherence to Preferred Work Methods (PWMs) and foster a safety-first culture.
• Oversee the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of refrigeration systems.
• Partner with Quality Assurance and Food Safety teams to prevent product loss.
• Manage, assign, and oversee all facility operations activities and capital projects.
• Coordinate with other departments for repairs, upgrades, and equipment installations.
• Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate staff performance.
• Manage labor hours within budget and create work schedules.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with third-party vendors.
• Oversee the selection, purchase, utilization, and inventory control of company assets.
• Monitor equipment life cycles and recommend replacements or upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and conduct routine inspections.
• Develop and manage facility budgets and capital expenditure requests.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction strategies and sustainability initiatives.
• Conduct internal audits and maintain documentation for inspections.
• Partner with the Safety Department to deliver training and perform safety observations.
• Lead emergency response planning and crisis management efforts.
• Coordinate with warehouse and transportation teams to ensure facility infrastructure supports operations.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees