Facilities Maintenance Manager Plymouth MN

US Foods•Plymouth, MN

2d•$75,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Facility Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of facility, domicile, and hub functions and systems, including maintenance, repairs, sanitation, groundskeeping, office space, security, power industrial equipment, regulatory compliance, and vendor services. In a high-volume, temperature-controlled food distribution environment, the role safeguards cold chain integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational uptime through preventive maintenance and timely issue resolution. The position leads and develops facilities operations and maintenance staff, optimizes workflows using CMMS and automation technologies, manages third-party providers, and implements sustainability and energy-efficiency initiatives. It supports a safe workplace, protects product quality, and enables uninterrupted customer service. The role reports to no specified position and supervises maintenance and sanitation staff, with approximately 2–10 direct reports depending on distribution center size. This is an onsite role involving office computer work and time inside and outside the distribution center, including normal warehouse conditions and temperatures that may reach -5 degrees. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a flexible start between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM until daily completion, evening hours as needed, and required weekend on-call availability. Flexible hours, nights, weekends, and on-call work may be needed to support 24/7 operations and emergencies. The expected base rate is $75,000–$120,000, depending on relevant experience, education, skills, function, location, and other applicable factors.

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.
For ammonia sites: Level 1 Ammonia Operator Certification, or ability to complete it within the first 12 months of hire.
For ammonia sites: PSM/RMP Certification, or ability to complete it within the first 12 months of hire.
For ammonia sites: PSM tracking tool training to be completed within 12 months of hire.
CMMS training to be completed within 6 months of hire.
Refrigeration/HVAC certificates, licenses, and registrations, if applicable.
Valid driver’s license with a motor vehicle record in good standing, and ability to travel between sites if required.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of facilities management experience in food distribution, manufacturing, or another temperature-controlled, high-volume environment.
At least 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 (BMS) 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 fleet trade/mechanic.

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.
Oversee refrigeration system operation, monitoring, and maintenance to meet temperature-control standards; partner with Quality Assurance and Food Safety teams to protect 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 disruption to distribution operations; coordinate repairs, upgrades, and equipment installations with other departments.
Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate staff; administer discipline as needed; maintain associate relations through communication, meetings, and policy clarification; manage labor hours and schedules, including overtime.
Prioritize daily tasks and long-term projects, manage competing deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
Build and maintain relationships with third-party vendors, including utilities, refrigeration contractors, janitorial, pest control, and security providers; ensure required compliance documentation is current.
Oversee selection, purchasing, utilization, and inventory control of company assets, including racking, material handling equipment, and refrigeration units; monitor asset life cycles and recommend replacements or upgrades.
Partner with QA and sanitation teams to maintain compliance with USDA, FDA, GMP, and food safety requirements; maintain cleanliness and inspect sanitation, pest control, and allergen management programs.
Develop and manage facility budgets and capital expenditure requests; identify and implement cost-reduction, sustainability, and energy-efficiency initiatives.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements, including OSHA, EPA, USDA, and Tax Commission requirements; conduct audits and maintain inspection and safety documentation, including food safety protocols, PSM, 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 so facility infrastructure supports high-volume receiving, storage, and shipping without delays or product compromise.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management.