Manager - Facilities Operations

Michaels•New Lenox, IL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for the safe, timely, and efficient shift operation and facility maintenance of the distribution center, ensuring the facility operates effectively. This role manages the Facilities Maintenance team and preventative and corrective maintenance programs for the building and grounds, including maintaining all facility and equipment records. The Manager partners effectively with Operations leaders to complete tasks with minimal impact on workflow and communicates with internal business partners as required to ensure all issues are resolved. They create maintenance plans and schedules in support of DC goals and objectives, identify new methods and options for accomplishing maintenance priorities, and maintain workflow efficiency by monitoring reports, observation, and redirecting team members to problem areas. This role oversees the CMMS system for conveyor control, work orders, and inventory management, and manages the inventory of materials for equipment and operations (e.g., parts inventory for conveyors and power equipment). The Manager develops, manages, and controls the facility’s maintenance budget, selects external contractors/suppliers to provide supplies and services in a cost-effective manner, and oversees the quality of work performed by contractors to ensure obligations are met. They will also lead/perform other duties and projects as identified or assigned.

Requirements

Computer proficiency, including MS Office Suite and other maintenance-specific systems/applications
5+ years of related experience, including facilities maintenance experience and previous management experience in an organization of comparable scope/complexity
Advanced related diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, with proven ability to read and interpret drawing, blueprints and technical resources
Strong time management skills, with a proven ability to adjust to changing priorities and operational demands
Strong verbal and written communications abilities to partner with internal and external parties at all levels
Ability to develop a talented, effective Facilities Maintenance team through training, coaching, and ongoing leadership
Practices “Respectful Workplace” leadership at all times
Knowledge/understanding of DC/warehouse operations and concepts
Ability to work a flexible schedule, particularly in the context of a multi-shift operation
Available for occasional business travel for meetings, project work, training, etc.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred; any additional related training/certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Manages the Facilities Maintenance team and preventative and corrective maintenance programs for the building and grounds, including maintaining all facility and equipment records.
Partners effectively with Operations leaders to complete tasks with minimal impact on workflow.
Communicates with internal business partners as required to ensure all issues are resolved.
Creates maintenance plans and schedules in support of DC goals and objectives.
Identifies new methods and options for accomplishing maintenance priorities.
Maintains workflow efficiency by monitoring reports, observation, and redirecting team members to problem areas.
Oversees the CMMS system for conveyor control, work orders, and inventory management.
Manages the inventory of materials for equipment and operations (e.g., parts inventory for conveyors and power equipment).
Develops, manages and controls the facility’s maintenance budget.
Selects external contractors/suppliers to provide supplies and services in a cost-effective manner.
Oversees the quality of work performed by contractors to ensure obligations are met.
Leads/performs other duties and projects as identified or assigned.
Other duties as assigned