Facility Operations Manager

US Foods Holding • Houston, MN

73d • $65,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Join Our Community of Food People! This position involves overseeing the maintenance and operations of facilities, ensuring compliance with safety and food quality standards, and managing a team of maintenance and sanitation staff. The role requires a strong focus on refrigeration systems, budget management, and vendor relationships, while fostering a safety-first culture within the organization.

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.
• EPA Section 608 Certification (Freon sites only).
• Powered Industrial Equipment Certification.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor associates responsible for building, grounds, sanitation, refrigeration systems, power industrial equipment, and security maintenance using tracking software and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Oversee the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of refrigeration systems to ensure temperature control standards are met for perishable products.
• Manage, assign, and oversee all facility operations activities and capital projects.
• Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate staff performance.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with third-party vendors.
• Oversee the selection, purchase, utilization, and inventory control of company assets.
• Partner with QA and sanitation teams to ensure compliance with all food safety regulations.
• Develop and manage facility budgets and capital expenditure requests.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Partner with the Safety Department to deliver training and perform safety observations.
• Coordinate with warehouse and transportation teams to ensure facility infrastructure supports high-volume activities.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

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: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees