Facility Maintenance Manager

About the role

Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic, and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our Warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with better-for-you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family-owned stores to Whole Foods Markets and everything in between.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project planning and procedures for the facility
• Aid in the development of short- and long-term goals and strategies for the facility
• Maintain professional relations with vendors, suppliers, outside contractors, and government officials
• Ensure the facility is maintained at a high level, perform snow removal in a timely manner when needed, and uphold cleanliness and safety standards
• Complete miscellaneous projects as assigned
• Manage and oversee the efficient, timely, and accurate completion of facility maintenance functions
• Initiate and negotiate bids with contractors
• Monitor and supervise production quality
• Oversee inspection and testing of projects and identify and resolve problems quickly and effectively
• Regulate workflow to ensure maximum efficiency
• Monitor utilization of equipment, facilities, and personnel
• Monitor all engineering operations for compliance with established safety policies and regulations
• Train, advise, and counsel employees and provide suggestions to improve performance and productivity
• Conduct performance appraisals as assigned
• Maintain effective communication, coordination, and working relationships with Company personnel and management
• Work closely with other departments to maintain schedules and implement changes and revisions in operational procedures
• Call for maintenance on vending machines and miscellaneous equipment
• Assist in OSHA reviews as requested

Requirements

• Knowledge of related computer applications
• Excellent understanding of facility management procedures
• Knowledge of budgeting, service contracts, and leasing agreements
• Experience managing a million sq ft facility (grocery, multiple temp preferred)
• Strong MHE fleet, battery, PM, parts Project and Vendor management, tracking and vetting
• Union experiences preferred
• Strong team building, cross training and leadership
• Deep regulatory experience, OSHA, permits, SQF, (FM Global a plus)
• Experience with refrigeration, working knowledge of NH3, understanding of equipment operation and how it works together for temp control, at least 1 operator, Hazwhopper and PSM
• Three to five years of related experience preferred

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent leadership abilities
• Organize, coordinate, and direct team activities
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Good communications skills
• Able to use Microsoft Office Applications: Word and Excel
• Good math skills
• Able to use all related maintenance equipment
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available