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Director of Facilities & Maintenance

Whitsons Culinary Group · Berkeley, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagement$110k–$120k/yrFull-time

About Whitsons Culinary Group

Founded in 1979, Whitsons Culinary Group® provides customized dining services to organizations across the U.S., including school nutrition, healthcare, residential, emergency, and specialty dining. As a family-operated, minority-owned company, Whitsons is committed to nutrition, diversity, local sourcing, and community engagement. Our mission, Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time, drives everything we do as we continue to grow nationwide.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES

  • Strategic Facilities Leadership & Oversight

  • Provide multi-site leadership for maintenance, facilities, grounds, and custodial operations

  • Develop and execute standardized maintenance strategies, policies, and procedures

  • Establish annual objectives, performance metrics, and capital priorities

  • Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and preventive maintenance excellence

Maintenance Operations & Asset Management

  • Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for building systems and equipment

  • Coordinate maintenance schedules to support uninterrupted production

  • Inspect construction, repairs, equipment installations, and work orders

  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements

Capital Projects & Construction Management

  • Direct and manage capital improvement and construction projects

  • Ensure projects are completed within scope, timeline, and budget

  • Review inspection reports and contractor payment requests

  • Partner with contractors and engineers to ensure compliance

Financial Management & Resource Planning

  • Prepare and manage annual maintenance and facilities budgets

  • Monitor expenditures and fund balances

  • Evaluate staffing models and service contracts

  • Research and recommend vendors and service agreements

Workforce Leadership & Development

  • Lead, coach, and develop site-based maintenance leaders

  • Conduct interviews, evaluations, and performance coaching

  • Recommend hiring, promotions, and terminations

  • Support cross-training and skill development

Compliance, Safety & Risk Management

  • Develop emergency response and business continuity plans

  • Ensure OSHA, food safety, and environmental compliance

  • Participate in audits and regulatory inspections

  • Serve as a facilities compliance subject matter expert

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting

  • Partner with Operations, Culinary, Quality, Safety, HR, and Finance

  • Present performance metrics and capital plans to leadership

  • Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars

Continuous Improvement & Special Projects

  • Identify opportunities to reduce downtime and improve reliability

  • Lead energy management and sustainability initiatives

  • Perform other duties as assigned

GOAL

  • Proactively maintain all facilities, equipment, and building systems

  • Ensure ZERO downtime and consistent operational reliability

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

  • Education:

  • Associate degree required

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred

  • Experience:

  • Minimum of 10 years of facilities or maintenance management experience

  • Multi-site or regional oversight experience

  • Technical & Professional Competencies:

  • Facilities & Asset Management

  • Capital Project Management

  • Budgeting & Financial Oversight

  • Regulatory Compliance

  • Leadership & Team Development

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER DETAILS

  • Expected Hours of Work:

  • This is a full-time exempt position. Typical work hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with additional hours as needed to meet business demands and production schedules.

  • Travel Requirements:

  • Periodic travel to production facilities, vendor sites, and industry events may be required. Most travel will be regional, with occasional overnight stays.

  • Physical Demands of the Job:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

  • Work Environment:

  • The work is performed primarily in a food production and manufacturing facility. The environment may include exposure to varying temperatures (including refrigerated or freezer areas), production equipment, moving machinery, and moderate to high noise levels.

  • Employees are required to comply with all safety, sanitation, and food safety standards, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

SALARY TARGET

$110,000-$120,000 annually, based on skills, experience, and location.

Employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, generous PTO, and paid holidays.

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