Manager, Facilities

Lululemon Athletica Inc•Columbus, OH

60d•Onsite

About The Position

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people. about this team The Distribution Center (DC) Facilities team plays a business-critical role ensuring DCs remain operational and in compliance with local regulations, statutes, and ordinances. Facilities is responsible for maintaining and repairing material handling equipment and systems, powered user-operated equipment and the overall upkeep of lululemon's DCs across North America. The Manager, Facilities oversees teams in the Columbus, OH area. This role is a key partner with multiple stakeholders, including the General Managers/Directors of each distribution center. a day in the life Be an innovator, anticipate future business needs and strategically build plans to meet those needs. Provide strategic leadership to direct reports across multiple facilities, along with support to indirect reports in other facilities within the NADC network. Successfully support action items tied to a $26M DC budget. Oversee building projects, renovations, refurbishments, repairs and installations. Responsible for all equipment preventative maintenance, repairs and uptime. Administer vendor or sub-contractor agreements to ensure quality services and goods are provided to meet specifications, on-time and within budget. Identify, hire, develop and manage talent, including building and delivering succession planning across the DCs. Responsible for identifying and executing improvements to increase DC efficiency, minimize equipment and/or facilities downtime and maintaining predictive & preventative maintenance schedules. Assist the Senior Manager of Facilities with identifying opportunities to improve the NADC Facilities network, including staffing, expertise, equipment and systems. Work on network initiatives to help further develop the Facilities department, such as standard work documents, CMMS development, technician training programs, safety programs, & asset criticality identification.

Requirements

5+ years' experience in PLCs and controls systems knowledge/understanding.
5+ years leadership experience in a distribution center environmentâ¯or similar.
Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
5+ years experienced in material handling equipment and large, complex integrated systems maintenance with strong statistical analysis skills.
Have a keen eye for safety within an industrial environment.
Exposure to Lean Concepts, TOC, layout design, cost/benefit analysis, labor productivity analysis (time studies, standardized work), safety/ergonomic/human factors.
Experience with powered equipment such as pallet jacks, high-bay pickers and reach trucks.
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) knowledge/understanding.
Participate in and support efficiency improvement Kaizen activities for the site, as well as the network when needed.
Develop capital spending plans, facilitate cross-functional project planning and perform cost analysis.
Understanding of controlling a budget & building out an annual budget.
Experience overseeing multiple facilities preferred.
Project Management experience required, to guide equipment upgrades, building expansions, new building construction oversite, new building launch experience.
Flexible and adaptable with schedule which could include nights, working required holidays, some weekends with occasional after-hours requirements and overtime.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
Communicates with honesty and kindness and creates the space for others to do the same.
Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take themselves too seriously.

Responsibilities

Be an innovator, anticipate future business needs and strategically build plans to meet those needs.
Provide strategic leadership to direct reports across multiple facilities, along with support to indirect reports in other facilities within the NADC network.
Successfully support action items tied to a $26M DC budget.
Oversee building projects, renovations, refurbishments, repairs and installations. Responsible for all equipment preventative maintenance, repairs and uptime.
Administer vendor or sub-contractor agreements to ensure quality services and goods are provided to meet specifications, on-time and within budget.
Identify, hire, develop and manage talent, including building and delivering succession planning across the DCs.
Responsible for identifying and executing improvements to increase DC efficiency, minimize equipment and/or facilities downtime and maintaining predictive & preventative maintenance schedules.
Assist the Senior Manager of Facilities with identifying opportunities to improve the NADC Facilities network, including staffing, expertise, equipment and systems.
Work on network initiatives to help further develop the Facilities department, such as standard work documents, CMMS development, technician training programs, safety programs, & asset criticality identification.