Senior Manager, Facilities DC

As the Senior Manager, Facilities, you will manage all aspects of the maintenance activities within the assigned Distribution Center to provide a safe and operationally sound building in terms of equipment, resources and internal structure and external grounds. The Senior Manager, Facilities, identifies and works with local service providers, inspectors, and property asset managers in caring for the overall functional performance of the building and equipment. This position is responsible for developing, tracking, and maintaining an end-to-end Facilities Assets Preventative Maintenance program. The Sr. Manager leads a team of 15+ highly skilled maintenance techs and has oversight of a $2mil maintenance budget. Drive results through the assessment, repair and documentation for equipment and facility preventative maintenance, cleaning and repair activities across all assigned facilities and operations. Manage Preventive and Predictive Maintenance activities for motorized material handling equipment, conveyor belts and building HVAC systems. Anticipate potential facility and equipment problems and develop a plan of action to prevent the problem from affecting the Distribution Center's operations. Programming robots, configuring control systems, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues, and collaborating with engineers to optimize automation workflows. Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of automation systems and identify areas for further optimization. Manage capital budget activities for facility-wide or departmental equipment upgrade projects as assigned. Ensure that parts stock for maintenance department is maintained to promote efficiencies of service. Maintain company and required federal OSHA and state-mandated standards pertaining to safety for maintenance/mechanical activities, sanitation and housekeeping. Identify and partner with vendors and contractors on the installation, training and acceptance of equipment or construction based on quality workmanship and meeting specified criteria. Conduct OSHA and state-mandated training pertaining to maintenance and facility management requirements. Ensure that Maintenance Technicians and Sanitation vendor associates meet performance standards and comply with safety policies and regulations. Provide training and guidance to Maintenance Team to assist in their ongoing skills enhancement and career development. Follow all Company, state and OSHA safety rules, policies and regulations to ensure safe working practices, including proper work attire, report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate management personnel. Maintain a flexible work schedule and adhere to the requirement of working any designated shift and overtime as requested per business and operational needs. Provide high quality internal and external customer service per company standards. Conduct cross-functional operational duties as required as a member of the site Leadership team. Minimum of 7+ years of progressive demonstrated ability leading a maintenance function in a highly technical 750k sq. ft.+ facility. Experience leading and coaching employee performance in a distribution center environment, required. Must include experience in supervising hourly and salary employees. Background in packaging automation, distribution processes, mechanical systems involving power transmission through gearboxes and belts, and an understanding of control systems is a plus. Experience with goods to person picking and automated storage and retrieval systems a plus (e.g., Autostore, KNAPP, TGW, SSI). Provides financial management (approving invoices or PO's, budgeting and forecasting for both capital and operating expense expenditures). Extensive mechanical and electrical knowledge and troubleshooting skills. CFM certification or pursuing CFM certification a plus. Formal electrical/electronic, technician or mechanical millwright training, and/or welding experience are a plus.