Senior Manager, Facilities

Brother International Corporation•Bartlett, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Facilities is responsible for the leadership, management, and strategic direction of facilities operations across all Brother USA locations, including the Bartlett, TN campus, Distribution Centers in Perris, CA and Richmond, VA, and office locations in Bridgewater, NJ, Colorado, Phoenix, AZ, and Chicago, IL. This position is accountable for facility maintenance, infrastructure reliability, capital improvements, workplace services, vendor management, sustainability initiatives, financial performance, and regulatory compliance. The Senior Manager ensures facilities and workplaces effectively support business operations while providing safe, efficient, and professional environments for employees and customers.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction management, Business Administration, or a related field
10+ years of experience – Progressive facilities, engineering, manufacturing, distribution, or infrastructure management experience
7+ years of experience – Leadership experience managing facilities personnel, contractors, vendors, and multi-state operations
7+ years of experience – Leading capital projects, infrastructure improvements, and facility modernization initiatives; developing and managing operating and capital budgets

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), Facilities Management, or related discipline
7+ years of experience – Supporting both distribution center and corporate office environments
7+ years of experience – Leading sustainability and environmental management initiatives
7+ years of experience – Facility master planning and workplace strategy development
Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
Facilities Management Professional (FMP)
PMP - Project Management Professional
Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
Advanced proficiency in Financial Planning and Budgeting Systems
Intermediate proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Intermediate proficiency in Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS)
Intermediate proficiency in Project Management Software
Intermediate proficiency in AutoCAD and Facility Drawing Management
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Strategic planning and execution
Capital planning and asset management
Financial management and budget accountability
Vendor and contract management
Change management and continuous improvement
Risk management and business continuity planning
Executive communication and business partnership
Multi-site facilities leadership

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight for facilities operations across all Brother USA distribution centers and office locations
Establish facility standards, maintenance strategies, service levels, and performance metrics that drive operational excellence
Partner with business leaders to align facility investments, infrastructure capabilities, and workplace environments with organizational objectives
Lead long-range facility planning, space utilization
Develop and manage multi-year capital plans supporting facility improvements, building systems, and infrastructure reliability
Lead major facility construction, renovation, expansion, and modernization projects from planning through execution
Prioritize capital investments based on business needs, risk reduction, lifecycle costs, and return on investment
Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within approved budgets
Develop and manage operating and capital budgets for the facilities portfolio
Lead vendor selection, contract negotiations, service agreements, and performance management activities
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve facility reliability, service quality, and cost efficiency
Lead sustainability, energy management, resource conservation, and environmental stewardship programs
Ensure compliance with applicable building, safety, environmental, fire protection, and regulatory requirements
Lead emergency preparedness, business continuity, facility security, and critical infrastructure protection efforts
Oversee facility audits, inspections, permits, and corrective action programs
Identify and mitigate facility-related operational, financial, and business risks
Provide direct leadership, coaching, development, and performance management for the Manager, Facilities, Support, Facilities Specialist, and Facilities Technicians
Establish goals, priorities, accountability measures, and development plans for facilities personnel and service providers
Foster a culture of safety, customer service, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and accountability
Serve as the primary facilities advisor to leadership regarding facility strategy, capital investments, workplace planning, and operational risks